Black Forest Cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic Black Forest Cake! Moist layers of chocolate cake, decadent cherry filling, and creamy whipped cream come together to create the perfect dessert that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 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 can cherry pie filling
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
• Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool completely before assembling the cake.
• Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
• To assemble the cake, place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread cherry pie filling on top, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer of cake and top with remaining whipped cream.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition Information:

• Calories: 380
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 290mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 28g
• Protein: 5g