Description
Black forest cherry cake whisks classic German chocolate magic into a delightful dessert experience. Layers of rich chocolate, luscious cherries, and silky whipped cream create an irresistible symphony of flavors you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (60 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by thoroughly coating with grease and flour.
- Combine cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing vessel, whisking until uniformly blended.
- Create a creamy mixture by vigorously beating granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate buttermilk and vanilla extract into the sugary mixture, stirring until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Pour boiling water into the batter, stirring carefully to create a smooth, liquefied texture.
- Distribute the thin batter equally between prepared cake pans, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of cherry liqueur to the cake batter for an authentic Black Forest flavor profile.
- Ensure even baking by rotating cake pans halfway through cooking time to prevent uneven browning or potential hot spots in the oven.
- Create a lighter version by substituting whole wheat flour for half the all-purpose flour, which adds nutritional value without compromising texture.
- Simplify preparation by using a kitchen scale to measure ingredients precisely, guaranteeing consistent results every time you bake this decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg