For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients. If you don't have sour cherries, sweet cherries can be substituted, but reduce the sugar in the filling to taste. A splash of Kirsch (cherry liqueur) can be added to the cherry filling for an authentic Black Forest flavor. Store the assembled cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Black Forest Cake
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PREP TIME50 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 55 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS1.4K
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Black Forest Cake. Layers of decadent chocolate cake, a luscious sour cherry filling, and clouds of sweet whipped cream unite in this stunning dessert, perfect for any celebration.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate87 g
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Cholesterol130 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat16 g
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Sodium342 mg
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Sugar62 g
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Fat34 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper. Place a medium bowl in the freezer to chill for whipping cream. (15 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 4. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. (1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (30-35 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 7. While cakes are baking, prepare the cherry filling: Reserve ½ cup of cherry juice. In a saucepan, combine reserved juice, drained cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. (5 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Stir in vanilla extract. (8-10 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 9. Remove from heat and let cool completely. (30 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 10. In the chilled bowl, combine heavy cream and confectioners' sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (5-7 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View 11. Using a long, serrated knife, carefully slice each cake layer in half horizontally. (5 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View 12. Crumble one of the cake layers for decoration; set aside. (3 minutes)
13 Step
Recipe View 13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup of whipped cream, then top with ¾ cup of cherry filling.
14 Step
Recipe View 14. Repeat layers with the remaining cake, whipped cream, and cherry filling, ending with a cake layer.
15 Step
Recipe View 15. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
16 Step
Recipe View 16. Gently press the reserved cake crumbs onto the sides of the cake for a rustic touch.
17 Step
Recipe View 17. Pipe remaining whipped cream around the top and bottom edges for decoration.
18 Step
Recipe View 18. Spoon remaining cherry filling over the top of the cake.
19 Step
Recipe View 19. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving. (60 minutes)
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Rusty Brakus
Jun 16, 2025This cake is a labor of love, but it's so worth it!
Lyda Dickinson
Oct 18, 2024The cake crumbs on the sides add a lovely touch. It makes the cake look so professional!
Gregory Breitenberg
Jul 15, 2024My family devoured this! Thank you for such a well written recipe
Dee Hoeger
Jan 14, 2024My cake layers were a little dry. Next time, I'll try adding a little more oil to the batter.
Vernie Hodkiewicz
Jan 12, 2024This is now my go-to recipe for Black Forest Cake! It's perfect for special occasions.
Maximo Lebsack
Dec 20, 2023The cherry filling is amazing! I used fresh cherries instead of canned, and it made a huge difference.
Oswaldo Koepparmstrong
Aug 4, 2023Could I use almond extract instead of vanilla?
Dariana Conroy
Jun 3, 2022I reduced the sugar in the cherry filling slightly, as I found it a bit too sweet. It was perfect!
Ellsworth Mclaughlin
Jun 3, 2022This cake is surprisingly easy to make! I was intimidated at first, but the instructions were very clear. My family loved it!
Ivory Doyle
Mar 14, 2022I had trouble getting the whipped cream to stiffen. Make sure your bowl and beaters are very cold!