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Black Forest Cake

A rich chocolate cake layered with cherries and whipped cream, originating from Germany.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally.
  2. Spread half of the whipped cream on the bottom layer and top with cherries.
  3. Place the top layer on and spread the remaining whipped cream on top.
  4. Garnish with additional cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cherries and high-quality cocoa powder.

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