A decadent chocolate cake layered with cherries and whipped cream, inspired by the classic German dessert.
Author:Trusted Blog
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.