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Black Forest Cake
Elegant chocolate layers with cherry filling and whipped cream frosting—a stunning showstopper dessert combining rich cocoa cake, juicy cherries, and silky chocolate ganache.
★★★★☆
(253 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time1 hr 20 min
Bake time25 min
Total time3 hr 45 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*
3
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
4
2 teaspoons baking soda
5
1 teaspoon baking powder
6
1 teaspoon salt
7
2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
8
1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
9
2 large eggs, at room temperature
10
3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*
11
1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
12
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13
1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
14
2 (15 ounce) cans dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup*
15
2 Tablespoons cherry liqueur (sold as kirsch or kirschwasser)*
16
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
17
two 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped
18
optional: 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup*
19
2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
20
1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
21
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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