Black Forest Cake Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot water or coffee (for extra richness )
For the Filling & Topping:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 jar cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries with syrup)
Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
Instructions:
Bake the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt.
Add sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix well.
Stir in hot water or coffee — the batter will be thin.
Divide into three 8-inch pans and bake for 30–35 min. Cool completely.
Prepare the Whipped Cream:
Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble:
Place one layer on a plate, spread whipped cream, and spoon cherries on top.
Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Decorate:
Add more cherries and sprinkle with chocolate curls. Chill before serving.
Slice, Serve and Enjoy
