: Classic Black Forest Cake with Cherry Filling & Whipped Cream

Black Forest Cake

This elegant, crowd-pleasing Black Forest Cake features soft chocolate cake layers, a luscious cherry filling, and cloud-like whipped cream. Finished with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries, it’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations. The method below stays true to the classic German dessert while adding detailed mixing tips and presentation techniques for best results.

📝 Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Layers

• 1 ¾ cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp (3 g) salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water

Cherry Filling

• 2 cups (300 g) cherries (fresh, frozen, or jarred)
• ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp (16 g) cornstarch
• ½ cup (120 ml) cherry juice or water
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
• 1–2 tbsp Kirsch (optional – traditional cherry liqueur)

Whipped Cream Frosting

• 3 cups (720 ml) cold heavy cream
• ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract

Decoration

• 1–2 cups (120–240 g) chocolate shavings
• Whole cherries for topping
  

  👩‍🍳 Preparation