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Black Forest Cake Recipe

Inspired by Siegfried's Delicatessen

Time1h 30m

Serves12

A rich chocolate cake layered with 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

1 can cherry pie filling

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup dark chocolate shavings

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Prepare the Cake

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

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

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

3

Add Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until combined. The batter will be thin.

4

Bake

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

5

Prepare Whipped Cream

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

6

Assemble the Cake

Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cherry pie filling followed by a layer of whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process. Top with more whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.