The Black Forest Cake Recipe: Perfect for Desserts and Birthday Cake

This black forest cake recipe is easy to follow. It includes soft chocolate sponge cake, cherry filling, and fresh whipped cream.

Ingredients:

For the chocolate sponge cake:

– 1 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 4 large eggs

– 1 cup white sugar

– 1/2 cup milk

– 1/2 cup vegetable oil

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cherry filling:

– 1 can of pitted cherries (or fresh cherries)

– 1/2 cup cherry juice (from the can or cherry syrup)

– 2 tablespoons sugar

– 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the whipped cream:

– 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

– 1/3 cup powdered sugar

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration:

– Chocolate shavings

– Extra cherries

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cake pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans (8 or 9 inches) and line them with parchment paper.

2. Make the cake batter: In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.

3. Bake the cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the two pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then remove them and let them cool completely.

4. Make the cherry filling: In a saucepan, mix the cherry juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook on medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. Add the cherries and cook for 2–3 more minutes. Let it cool.

5. Make the whipped cream: In a cold mixing bowl, add the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. This means the cream should hold its shape when you lift the whisk.

6. Assemble the cake: Cut each cake layer into two thin layers (optional for four layers). Place one layer on a plate. Spread some cherry filling and then a layer of whipped cream. Add another cake layer on top and repeat the process. Finish with whipped cream on top and all around the cake.

7. Decorate the cake: Add chocolate shavings on top and sides. Put extra cherries on top for a beautiful finish. Chill the cake in the fridge for 2–3 hours before serving.