Black Forest Recipe – Layer Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
1 can cherry pie filling
Whipped cream for frosting
Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Gradually stir in hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool on a wire rack before removing from the pans.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the cherry pie filling on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the cherries. Spread the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the second cake layer.
Cover the cake with whipped cream frosting and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Verdict:

This Black Forest layer cake is a truly decadent dessert that is sure to impress. The rich chocolate cake layers are perfectly balanced with the sweet cherry filling and creamy whipped cream frosting. A sprinkle of chocolate shavings adds the perfect finishing touch to this stunning dessert.

Serving Suggestions:

This cake is best served chilled. It makes a lovely dessert for special occasions, holidays, or any time you want to impress your guests with a stunning and delicious dessert. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream and a few fresh cherries on top. Enjoy!