Easy Black Forest Cake
Easy Black Forest Cake is a luscious dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate layers with fluffy whipped cream and sweet cherries. This indulgent treat is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Every slice offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a stunning centerpiece at any gathering. With straightforward instructions and easily customizable ingredients, this cake promises to be both fun to make and delicious to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or jarred sweet cherries (drained if jarred)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form; sweeten if desired.
- Assemble the cake: layer one chocolate cake with half the whipped cream and cherries, then top with the second layer. Finish with remaining whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg