Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 00:45:00
Cook time: 00:35:00
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Eggs; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil; 1 cup Boiling water; 1/2 cup Powdered sugar; 21 ounces Canned sour cherries; 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon Baking soda; 2 cups Granulated sugar; 1 cup Whole milk; 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract; 2 cups Heavy cream; 1/4 cup Kirsch (cherry brandy); 4 ounces Dark chocolate

German

Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert known for its rich chocolate layers, whipped cream, and cherries. This medium-difficulty recipe will guide you through creating a stunning cake perfect for special occasions.

Prep Time

45 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serves

12 servings

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Equipment Needed

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

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Black Forest Cake

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Ingredients

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Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare pans

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

Step 3: Combine wet ingredients

Step 4: Combine batter

Step 5: Bake the cakes

Step 6: Cool the cakes

Step 7: Prepare whipped cream

Step 8: Slice and soak cake layers

Step 9: Assemble the cake

Step 10: Decorate the cake