Black forest cake recipe

Here’s a classic Black Forest Cake recipe:

Ingredients:

  • Cake:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cherry Filling:
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweet, pitted black cherries, drained
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup Kirschwasser (optional)
  • Whipped Cream:
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Garnish:
    • Maraschino cherries
    • Chocolate shavings

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  7. Make the cherry filling: In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and Kirschwasser (if using).
  8. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  9. Let the filling cool completely.
  10. Make the whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  11. Assemble the cake: Cut the cake in half horizontally.
  12. **Spread half of the