Black Forest Cake Recipe

 

Ingredients 

For the Chocolate Cake 

2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour 

¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder 

2 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp baking soda 

½ tsp salt 

1 cup (225g) butter 

2 cups (400g) sugar 

4 large eggs 

1 tbsp vanilla extract 

1¼ cups (300ml) milk 

For the Cherry Filling 

2 cups (300g) pitted cherries 

½ cup (100g) sugar 

2 tbsp cornstarch 

½ cup (120ml) water 

For the Whipped Cream Frosting 

3 cups (720ml) cold whipping cream 

½ cup (60g) icing sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

For Decoration 

1 cup chocolate shavings 

12–16 whole cherries 

Extra whipped cream for piping 

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Method 

Step 1: Prepare the Cake 

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). 

2. Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans. 

3. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

Step 2: Make the Batter 

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. 

2. Add eggs one at a time. 

3. Add vanilla extract. 

4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. 

5. Mix until smooth. 

Step 3: Bake 

1. Divide batter equally among pans. 

2. Bake for 30–35 minutes. 

3. Cool completely. 

Step 4: Prepare Cherry Filling 

1. Combine cherries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan. 

2. Cook over medium heat until thickened. 

3. Allow to cool completely. 

Step 5: Make Whipped Cream 

1. Beat cold whipping cream until soft peaks form. 

2. Add icing sugar and vanilla. 

3. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. 

Step 6: Assemble 

1. Place first cake layer on a cake board. 

2. Spread whipped cream. 

3. Add cherry filling. 

4. Repeat with remaining layers. 

5. Cover the entire cake with whipped cream. 

Step 7: Decorate 

1. Press chocolate shavings around the sides. 

2. Pipe whipped cream rosettes on top. 

3. Place a cherry on each rosette. 

4. Sprinkle extra chocolate shavings in the center.