Black Forest Dessert 1st Place Winner
Indulge in the decadence of the award-winning Black Forest Dessert, a showstopping classic that took first place for a reason. This moist chocolate layer cake is infused with rich cocoa and a touch of vanilla, creating the perfect backdrop for its luscious cherry filling and airy whipped cream frosting. Topped with curls of dark chocolate and garnished with vibrant maraschino cherries, this elegant dessert balances just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can bring the timeless flavors of a bakery masterpiece to your own kitchen. Perfect for special occasions, this recipe promises to be a hit at any gathering—just don’t forget to savor its stunning presentation before diving in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 3 ounces dark chocolate bar
- 12 whole maraschino cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper circles.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are cool, level the tops with a serrated knife if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the first cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top.
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula.
Use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate shavings from the dark chocolate bar. Press the chocolate shavings onto the sides and top of the cake for decoration.
Spoon the remaining cherry pie filling onto the top center of the cake. Place maraschino cherries evenly around the top as a garnish.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 336.9 g | 432% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.2 g | 751% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 5400 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 847.9 g | 308% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 81.5 g | 291% | |
| Total Sugars | 503.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 50.5 mg | 281% | |
| Potassium | 4153 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
