Description
Indulge in this decadent Mile-High Black Forest Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake layered with luscious cherry filling, topped with whipped cream frosting, and a luxurious chocolate glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any day!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (213g) light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 cup (227g) sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (57ml) whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (113ml) canola oil
- 1 tablespoon (14ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (227ml) freshly brewed coffee (hot)
Cherry Filling:
- 3 cups (480g) fresh or frozen cherries
- 3 tablespoons (42ml) Kirsch liqueur
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 4 cups (680ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (114g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (grated)
- 1/2 cup (80g) fresh cherries
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 2/3 cup (152ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons Kirsch (optional)
Instructions
- For the Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven and prepare pans. Combine dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Mix wet into dry. Add hot coffee. Divide batter and bake.
- Cherry Filling: Simmer ingredients until thickened. Cool.
- Whipped Cream Topping: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate with cream, espresso, and Kirsch. Cool slightly.
- Assembly: Slice cakes, layer with cream and cherry filling. Frost with whipped cream, pour glaze, and decorate. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more Kirsch to the cherry filling or glaze.
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before assembling to prevent melting of whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings just before serving for a stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cherry Filling, Whipped Cream, Dessert, Special Occasion
