Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Chocolate Cake:; 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*; 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*; 2 (15 ounce) cans dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup*; 2 Tablespoons cherry liquor (sold as kirsch or kirschwasser)*; Chocolate Ganache:; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream; two 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped; optional: 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup*; Whipped Cream:; 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Prep Time

1h 20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

1h 45m

This decadent Black Forest Cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream. With a hint of espresso and cherry liquor, it's the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for special occasions, it's a showstopper dessert that's sure to impress.

Black Forest Cake

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Black Forest Cake

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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