Description
A decadent chocolate cake layered with cherries and whipped cream, inspired by the classic German dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp kirsch (optional)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and kirsch until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble cake: Place one layer on a plate, top with half the whipped cream and cherries. Repeat with second layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.