Black Forest Cake
This Black Forest Cake is a delicious moist cake, filled with a homemade whipped cream, delicious fresh cherry jam, and topped with a fudgy chocolate ganache. This cake is fairly simple to make, yet looks elegant. I guarantee it won’t last long, so make sure you grab a slice before it’s gone!
Ever since I made this Black Forest Cake recipe about 2 months ago, I’ve been super excited to share it with you! To be honest, I didn’t think I would like it. But I’ve been wanting to make a Black Forest Cake for months. They just look so pretty with the fudgey chocolate ganache, white whipped cream and fresh cherry filling. I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the cake. It’s seriously GOOD. The fresh cherry filling combined with the moist chocolate cake and whipped cream is truly the perfect match. Now I’m craving a slice of this cake :).
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Black Forest Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
This Black Forest Cake is a delicious moist cake, filled with a homemade whipped cream, delicious fresh cherry jam, and topped with a fudgy chocolate ganache. This cake is fairly simple to make, yet looks elegant. I guarantee it won’t last long, so make sure you grab a slice before it’s gone!
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Cherry Filling
- 3 cups fresh cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup water
Chocolate Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 3 8-inch round baking pans with a round circle of parchment paper, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the hot coffee (or water), sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream and milk. Whisk to combine. Add in the salt, flour, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk until combined.
3. Evenly divide cake batter among the 3 prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
4. In a large skillet, add all ingredients for cherry filling. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Allow to cool completely.
5. When ready to assemble cake, make the chocolate ganache. In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between each, until melted.
6. Make the whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer, add all ingredients for the whipped cream to the bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form (when you lift the mixing attachment out of the whipped cream, the tip of the peak will curl slightly).
7. To assemble: Place a chocolate cake layer on a plate or cake board. Spread whipped cream over cake layer, then pipe whipped cream around the border of the cake. Add ½ of the cherry filling into the center. Place the next cake layer on top and repeat the whipped cream and cherry filling. Place the last cake layer on top. Spread whipped cream over top of cake. Pour the chocolate ganache over top of the cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate ganache to firm up. Pipe a dollop of whipped cream around the border of the cake, then place a cherry on top of each dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: German
