The Black Forest cake is a traditional German dessert that is a must for many special occasions, from a wedding anniversary to a birthday celebration. Originating from the Black Forest region in Germany, this cake has been enjoyed by locals and tourists alike for many decades.
Prep 1 hour
Cook 35 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total 9 hours 35 minutes
Serves : 12
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate cake
- ▢ 6 large eggs
- ▢ 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ▢ 1 vanilla bean* (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- ▢ ½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
- ▢ 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
Cherry filling
- ▢ 1 lbs canned sour cherries in water, drained (don’t discard all the water)
- ▢ 4 teaspoon cornstarch
- ▢ ½ cup water from canned sour cherries, divided
- ▢ ¼ cup kirsch
- ▢ ⅜ cup granulated white sugar
Whipped cream frosting
- ▢ 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ▢ ¼ cup granulated white sugar
Decoration
- ▢ additional whipped cream, chocolate shaves, and cherries to your liking
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