Chocolate Forest Cake
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with sweet cherries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Added carefully to the batter.
For the filling and topping
- 1 jar 24 oz cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread cherry pie filling over it.
- Top with whipped cream made from whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries if desired.
Serving
- Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Forest Cake!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cake wrapped well for up to 2 months. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't skip greasing and flouring the pans for easier removal. For a richer flavor, try dark cocoa powder. Experiment with different fruit fillings like raspberry or strawberry for variation.