Description
Indulge in a slice of Luscious Black Forest Cherry Cake, a decadent dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, and rich dark chocolate ganache. This cake is topped with fresh cherries for an elegant finish, making it the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or celebration.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cherry pie filling
1 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
1 cup dark chocolate ganache
Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the top of the cooled cake.
- (Optional) Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the cake.
- Drizzle dark chocolate ganache over the cake and garnish with fresh cherries.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache.
The cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer; add the topping just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
Keywords: Black Forest Cherry Cake, Chocolate Cherry Cake, Decadent Chocolate Cake, Special Occasion Cake, Black Forest Cake Recipe