Black Forest Cake
This Black Forest Cake has a rich, moist chocolate base, double layers of cherry filling, and a light whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Chocolate cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Black forest filling:
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 16 oz whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar on high for 3 minutes until frothy. Add vanilla, oil, sour cream, and espresso powder. Mix to combine.
- Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Add coffee and mix briefly.
- Divide batter between the pans. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Mix fresh cherries with cherry pie filling.
- Slice each cake in half to create four layers.
- Place one layer on a plate, spread whipped cream, and add 1/3 of the cherry filling. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Spread whipped cream on top and garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve and enjoy!