Description
One slice and you will never settle for dry chocolate cake again. This Super Moist Black Forest Cake is rich, creamy, and packed with irresistible cherry chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup hot coffee
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups pitted cherries
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1/2 cup cherry syrup
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1/2 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
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Whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee.
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Divide batter between pans and bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
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Brush cake layers with cherry syrup. Spread whipped cream and cherries between layers.
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Frost the cake with remaining cream and decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American