Traditional Black Forest Cake

The traditional black forest cake is a classic German dessert known for its layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. This indulgent cake is perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

Vegetarian Dessert German Chocolate Cake Cherries Whipped Cream
Traditional Black Forest Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  5. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the whipped cream and top with half of the cherry pie filling. Repeat with the second cake layer, remaining whipped cream, and cherry pie filling.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
18g

Supplies

2 9-inch round cake pans Mixing bowls Electric mixer Spatula Wire racks

Tools

Oven Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the black forest cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a few fresh cherries on top.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and cherry pie filling.

Cost

$20