Go Back
–+ servings
Black Forest Cake

Decadent Black Forest Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Cake features rich chocolate layers, cherries, and whipped cream—a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Whipped Cream Filling
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
  • cherries fresh or maraschino, drained
  • chocolate shavings for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water to the batter until combined. Expect a thin consistency.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Drain cherries, reserving the juice.
  8. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Layer the cake, moistening each layer with cherry juice and adding whipped cream and cherries in between.
  10. Cover the entire cake with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before layering with cream to avoid sogginess. For best results, let the cake chill before serving.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!