Delicious Black Forest Cherry Cake

By Kenda - August, 2nd 2011

 

With cherry season here, the fruit is ripe for the pickin’, literally.  Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination and I especially love it in this black forest cake.  The recipe calls for frozen berries but since they are in season, use the fresh.  Black or bing cherries are best for this recipe because they have a intense cherry flavor compared to other varieties.  You can make this dessert for a potluck, party, or just for an after dinner treat. Whatever your purposes, your guests will devour this black forest cake in minutes.

Black Forest Cake

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans

2 cups sugar

¾ cup good cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup buttermilk, shaken

½ cup vegetable oil

2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup freshly brewed coffee

one 340g (12 oz) bag of frozen dark sweet cherries

2 cups heavy cream, lightly whipped

2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate for thin curls

 

For full recipe instructions, click below

Delicious Black Forest Cherry Cake

Photo courtesy of Anne Hornyak – Creative Commons