Black forest cake bars –Today, I’m excited to share with you a delightful recipe for the Best Ever Black Forest Cake. This rich and indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or just a special treat for yourself. Let’s dive into the luscious layers of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream that make this cake truly unforgettable!
Black Forest Cake
This cake is a true masterpiece of flavors and textures. With its moist chocolate sponge, tart cherries, and velvety whipped cream, every bite is a celebration. Here’s what you need to create this stunning dessert:
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the cherry filling:
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the whipped cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until combined. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cakes are baking, prepare the cherry filling. In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly, then remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the cakes have cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create layers.
- For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- To assemble the cake, place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream and then a layer of cherry filling. Repeat the layers until all are stacked, finishing with whipped cream on top. Decorate with additional cherries if desired.
Slice into this masterpiece and enjoy every moment as you delve into a piece of heaven. Your Black Forest Cake is ready to impress!