Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed - sifted); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature); 1 cup black coffee (very hot coffee or very hot water); 2 large eggs; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup water; ⅓ cup Kirsch Cherry Liqueur (or cherry juice ); 3 cup heavy whipping cream; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups cherries (pitted and cut in half); dark chocolate (optional - shavings for garnish); cherries with stems (optional - for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:45min

With layers of rich chocolate cake and a sweet whipped cream and cherry filling,this traditional black forest cake is sure to be a hit at your house, whether you're making it for a party or just to to indulge in on your own

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:15:27 GMT