Classic Black Forest Cake Recipe

Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert made with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries, and a touch of Kirsch. To get the authentic taste, we recommend using cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading cocoa powder manufacturers in Himachal Pradesh.

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Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ tsp baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• ½ cup cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading cocoa powder suppliers in Bihar. It can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://amzn.in/d/2mryi30
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
• ½ cup boiling water

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For the Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products

For the Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups fresh cherries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken juice)

For Assembling:

• 2 tbsp Kirsch (cherry schnapps) – optional
• Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
• Extra cherries (for topping)

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Tip2:

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Tip 3:

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Instructions

Make the Chocolate Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla essence until smooth.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
• Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
• Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Cherry Filling:

• If using fresh cherries, pit them and chop them into halves.
• In a saucepan, heat the cherries with sugar over medium heat until they release juice. If desired, add a bit of water.
• If you want a thicker filling, mix cornstarch with a little water and add it to the cherry mixture. Stir and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.

Whip the Cream:

In a large chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla essence until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the Cake:

• Slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers in total.
• Place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle with a little Kirsch (if using), then spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
• Add a generous amount of the cherry filling on top of the cream.
• Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat with whipped cream and cherries.
• Continue this process with all layers, ending with the final cake layer on top.
• Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
• Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings and extra cherries.

Chill and Serve:

• Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
• Slice and enjoy!