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Black Forest Cake

A classic German dessert with layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Filling and Topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • ½ cup chocolate shavings

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until well combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. For the filling and topping, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with half of the whipped cream and top with cherry pie filling. Place the second cake layer on top and spread remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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