{"id":"a0776fae-1b3e-4448-8ff1-6d0034ec7616","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a0776fae-1b3e-4448-8ff1-6d0034ec7616","source_url":"https://livforcake.com/black-forest-cake/","title":"Black Forest Cake","description":"This Black Forest Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with fresh cherries, cherry liqueur, and a simple whipped cream frosting.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT120M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT165M","image_url":"https://livforcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/black-forest-cake-thumb.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (sifted)","item":"Dutch-processed cocoa powder","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted"},{"text":"2 tsp baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)","item":"buttermilk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"1 cup hot water or hot coffee","item":"hot water or hot coffee","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"2 tsp vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup water","item":"water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup cherry liqueur","item":"cherry liqueur","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cup whipping cream (cold)","item":"whipping cream","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cold"},{"text":"1/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"sifted"},{"text":"250 g good quality dark chocolate (chopped)","item":"good quality dark chocolate","quantity":250,"unit":"g","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 1/2 cups cherries (pitted and cut in half)","item":"cherries","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"pitted and cut in half"},{"text":"1 bar dark chocolate (for shavings (optional))","item":"bar dark chocolate (for shavings (optional))","quantity":1},{"text":"cherries","item":"cherries"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350F, grease two 8\" round baking pans and dust with cocoa powder. Line bottoms with parchment.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":2,"text":"Place all dry ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Stir to combine.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a medium bowl whisk all wet ingredients (pour hot water in slowly as not to cook the eggs).","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":4,"text":"Add wet ingredients to dry and mix on medium for 2-3 mins. Batter will be very thin*.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":5,"text":"Pour evenly into prepared pans. I used a kitchen scale to ensure the batter is evenly distributed.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 45 mins or until a cake tester comes out mostly clean.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":7,"text":"Cool 10 minutes in the pans then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.","section":"Chocolate Cake:"},{"number":8,"text":"Place sugar and water into a small pot. Stir and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 min then remove from heat. Stir in cherry liqueur and allow to cool completely.","section":"Cherry Liqueur Syrup:"},{"number":9,"text":"Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks. Ideally in a cold bowl with a cold whisk.","section":"Whipped Cream Frosting:"},{"number":10,"text":"Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in 20 second bursts in the microwave.","section":"Chocolate Bark:"},{"number":11,"text":"Using a large offset spatula, spread melted chocolate in a thin layer on a large sheet of parchment.","section":"Chocolate Bark:"},{"number":12,"text":"Roll up from the short side of the parchment. Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate or freeze until firm.","section":"Chocolate Bark:"},{"number":13,"text":"Unroll to create chocolate bark.","section":"Chocolate Bark:"},{"number":14,"text":"Cut each cake layer in half horizontally.","section":"Assembly:"},{"number":15,"text":"Place one layer of cake on a cake stand or serving plate. Brush generously with cherry syrup.","section":"Assembly:"},{"number":16,"text":"Top with approximately 1 cup whipped cream and spread evenly. Top with approximately 1 cup of cherries and gently press them into the whipped cream. Repeat with remaining layers and frost the outside of the cake.","section":"Assembly:"},{"number":17,"text":"Decorate with chocolate bark, chocolate shavings, rosettes, and cherries if desired.","section":"Assembly:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T03:55:35.936842+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T03:55:35.936842+00:00"}