Black Forest Cake Recipe

May 03, 2023 Post a Comment

Black Forest Cake Baking with Blondie from www.bakingwithblondie.com

If you love chocolate and cherries, then you’ll love this classic Black Forest Cake! This cake is a beloved dessert made from layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream and cherries. The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes this cake truly irresistible. You can easily make a delicious Black Forest Cake at home with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

For the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until combined. Add the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to cool completely.

For the Whipped Cream:

In a medium bowl, beat together the cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Set aside.

For the Filling:

In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Stir in the cherry pie filling and set aside.

To Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the whipped cream over the top and sides. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

This Black Forest Cake recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains 564 calories, 25g fat, 76g carbohydrates, and 7g protein. This recipe also contains 7g of fiber, 11g of sugar, and 542mg of sodium. It is a great source of calcium, iron, and vitamin A. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C.

This classic Black Forest Cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family! It’s the perfect dessert to bring to a potluck or to serve at your next party. With its layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream and cherries, it’s sure to please everyone’s sweet tooth. It’s also a great way to show off your baking skills! Give this recipe a try and you’ll be making it again and again.