Black Forest Cake Recipe

Inspired by Hofbräuhaus Buffalo

Time1h 30m

Serves12

Chocolate cake with layers of cherries and whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

2 cups 00 bread flour

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 large Eggs

1 cup whole milk

1 cup Tuscany sunflower oil

2 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1 cup boiling water

Method

Cake Directions

Prepare the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.

Bake the Cakes

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare Cherries

While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cherries by pitting and slicing them. You can also use canned cherry pie filling if you prefer.

Make Whipped Cream

In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the Cake

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of cherries. Top with the second cake layer, and repeat the process. Finish with whipped cream and cherries on top.