Choco Black Forest Cake Recipe
Christmas season is around the corner and so is the time to indulge in cakes, cookies and all the delightful recipes made especially during Christmas. Cakes are the essence of Christmas and Black Forest cake specifically is everyone’s favourite. Made by stacking up layers of cakes and filling cream layers in between, Black Forest cake is liked by adults and children alike. Just decorate with some cherries and chocolate shavings on top and your cake is ready to be served. You can also add a personalized touch to it by adding ingredients as per your taste. So, make sure you try this recipe this Christmas and enjoy the year end in a sweet way.
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup canned cherries
- 1 cup chocolate shavings
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Step 1 Combine dry ingredients.
In a bowl add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients well.
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Step 2 Add wet ingredients
Now add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined well.
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Step 3 Preheat oven
Now grease and dust three separate baking trays well. Preheat in oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
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Step 4 Bake cake in three different trays
Once done, pour the cake batter into three different trays and bake for 20-30 minutes until done. The best way to check whether the cake is done or not is by sticking a toothpick in. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready.
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Step 5 Prepare whipping cream.
Now drain the cherries and reserve 1/2 cup of juice. Combine this juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a pan. Cook over low heat until it starts thickening a bit. Turn off the flame and let it cool down.
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Step 6 Whip cream well
Now add whipping cream to this mixture and use an electric mixer until combined well.
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Step 7 Prepare black forest cake- layer by layer.
Now place the bottom layer of the cake, add some whipping cream, and spread it well. Now add the second layer and again spread some cream. Now place the last layer of cake and add the remaining cream.
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Step 8 Garnish with cherries and chocolate shavings
You can also put the remaining cream in a pipping add and make some swirls on top. Now place the cherries on top, along with chocolate shavings.
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Step 9 Cake is ready.
Your cake is ready to be served.
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