Black Forest Cake
A classic German dessert made with chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. This cake is a staple of German cuisine and is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ●4 large eggs
- ●1 cup whole milk
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter
- ●1 cup cherries
- ●2 cups whipped cream
- ●1 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6
Melt the butter and add it to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and top with whipped cream and cherries.
- 11
Place the second cake layer on top and frost with the remaining whipped cream.
- 12
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and serve.