How to Make Black Forest Cake

How to Make Black Forest Cake


Black Forest Cake, a decadent German dessert, combines layers of chocolate sponge cake, cherries, and whipped cream. Learn how to create this classic treat with our step-by-step guide.

Ingredients for Black Forest Cake:

  • For the Chocolate Cake:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable oil
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla extract
  • For the Cherry Filling:
  • Canned cherries (in syrup)
  • Cornstarch
  • Cherry liqueur (optional)
  • For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
  • Heavy cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Additional:
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
  • Maraschino cherries (for garnish)

How to make Black Forest Cake:

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
  • Preheat the oven and grease/flour cake pans.
  • Sift dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  • Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures, divide into pans, and bake until done.
  1. Make the Cherry Filling:
  • Drain cherries, reserving syrup.
  • Mix cornstarch with syrup in a saucepan, cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cherries and liqueur (if using). Let cool.
  1. Prepare the Whipped Cream Frosting:
  • Whip cold cream until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  1. Assemble the Cake:
  • Level cake layers if needed.
  • Place one layer on a serving plate, spread cherry filling over it.
  • Add a layer of whipped cream, repeat with remaining layers.
  • Frost sides and top with whipped cream, decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.

About the main ingredients:

  • Chocolate Cake: Provides a rich, moist base that complements the cherries and cream.
  • Cherries: Sweet-tart flavor and juiciness, enhanced with a touch of cherry liqueur for depth.
  • Whipped Cream: Light and airy frosting that balances the cake’s richness, adding a creamy texture.

Enjoy the indulgent layers of chocolate, cherries, and cream in every bite of this traditional Black Forest Cake!

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