Description
This Luxurious Black Forest Cake recipe is a dreamy dessert featuring rich chocolate sponge, luscious cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream—perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you crave a decadent treat. An easy yet elegant homemade cake that brings together classic flavors in a crowd-pleasing way.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the Cherry Filling:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup cherry juice (from can or bottled)
- For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Decoration:
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Fresh cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Cakes:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans. Mix dry ingredients, then add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in boiling water. Bake 30–35 minutes. Cool completely. - Prepare the Cherry Filling:
Combine cherry pie filling with juice to loosen. - Whip the Cream:
Beat chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. - Assemble:
Halve each cake horizontally. Alternate layers of cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream. Finish with whipped cream on top and sides. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- For a fresher twist, use cooked fresh cherries with sugar and cornstarch.
- Make cake layers ahead to save time.
- Keep whipped cream and cake chilled until serving.
