Description
This Black Forest Cake features layers of rich chocolate, creamy whipped topping, and tart cherries. It’s a wonderful treat for any celebration, bringing joy to family gatherings with its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ cups white granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 vanilla bean
- 3 teaspoons gelatin
- Chopped Amarena cherries
- ¼ cup cherry syrup
- ¾ cup dark chocolate
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool layers in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare gelatin and mix into whipped cream with other ingredients until stiff peaks form.
- Layer cakes with whipped cream and Amarena cherries, using cherry syrup to moisten each layer.
- Frost the entire cake with remaining whipped cream.
- Make ganache and drizzle it over the cake before decorating with fresh cherries and grated chocolate.
- Chill for at least 1 hour to set the mousse filling.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter consistency.
Chill layers before cutting to ensure clean layers.
Consider adding cherry liqueur to cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg