Heavenly Black Forest Cake

A Heavenly Black Forest Cake sounds like a dream! A decadent dessert masterpiece with layers of rich, moist chocolate cake, whipped cream, and a sweet, tart cherry filling—this classic is a showstopper that combines the best of all worlds. It’s the perfect blend of indulgent chocolate, light whipped cream, and the juicy burst of cherries.

Here’s how you can make your own Heavenly Black Forest Cake:

Heavenly Black Forest Cake Recipe:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (the better the cocoa, the better the flavor)
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water (to make the cake incredibly moist)

For the Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh or jarred cherries (or cherry pie filling)
• ¼ cup sugar (if using fresh cherries)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (if using fresh cherries)
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional, to balance the sweetness)

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp powdered gelatin (to stabilize the whipped cream, optional but highly recommended for a firmer texture)

For Decoration:

• Maraschino cherries (for the top)
• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Fresh mint leaves (optional for a pop of green)

Directions:

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