Heavenly Black Forest

Heavenly Black Forest sounds like an indulgent and rich dessert, combining layers of decadent chocolate, fluffy whipped cream, and sweet cherries. Here’s a recipe for a Black Forest Cake with a twist of extra richness and indulgence:

Heavenly Black Forest Cake Recipe:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh or jarred sour cherries (drained, if using jarred)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream:

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Decoration:

• Dark chocolate shavings or curls
• Maraschino or fresh cherries for garnish
• Chocolate drizzle (optional)

Directions:

video instructions available below
Instructions