Description
Black Forest Cherry Cake brings German chocolate magic to dessert lovers with rich layers of cocoa sponge, luscious cherries, and whipped cream. Chocolate and kirsch mingle in this classic indulgence that promises pure culinary bliss for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 2/3 cups (400 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and gently mix until just combined.
- Pour boiling water into the batter and stir until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in the pans for 10 minutes to stabilize.
- Transfer cakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely before further preparation.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-moist cake by ensuring you do not overmix the batter, which can create a tough texture and reduce the cake’s tenderness.
- Balance the intense chocolate flavor by using high-quality cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Enhance kirsch (cherry brandy) soaking liquid by warming it slightly before brushing on cake layers to help better absorption and intensify cherry flavor.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the recipe accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg