Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup hot water; 2 cans cherry pie filling; 1/4 cup kirsch liqueur (optional); 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; Chocolate shavings for garnish

A decadent German-inspired Black Forest cake featuring layers of rich chocolate sponge, sweet cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream. Soaked with kirsch liqueur and topped with chocolate shavings, this classic dessert is as impressive as it is delicious.

HardPrep: 45 minCook: 35 minServes: 14

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Ingredients

12 cups all-purpose flour
22 cups granulated sugar
33/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
42 teaspoons baking powder
51 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
61 teaspoon salt
71 cup milk
81/2 cup vegetable oil
92 large eggs
102 teaspoons vanilla extract
111 cup hot water
122 cans cherry pie filling
131/4 cup kirsch liqueur (optional)
143 cups heavy whipping cream
151/3 cup powdered sugar
16Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.

Add the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Stir in the hot water. The batter will be thin.

Divide among the three pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until done.

Cool completely on wire racks.

If using kirsch, brush each layer with the liqueur.

Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.

Place the first layer on a plate. Spread with whipped cream and a layer of cherry filling. Repeat with remaining layers.

Frost the outside with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries. Keep refrigerated.