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Simple Black Forest Cake

Irresistibly Soft Simple Black Forest Cake with Cherry Delight

This Simple Black Forest Cake is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion, combining rich chocolate with cherry sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose or gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar Coconut sugar for refined sugar-free variation
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond milk or other milk of choice Any plant-based milk can work
  • ½ cup brewed coffee/espresso or additional milk Use extra almond milk if preferred
  • ½ cup oil of choice Coconut or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2 cups whipped cream (regular or dairy-free) Opt for coconut whipped cream for dairy-free
  • 2 cups homemade cherry sauce
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate shavings/curls

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes.
  6. Prepare the cherry sauce while the cakes are cooling.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering with cherry sauce and whipped cream.
  8. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, measure accurately, and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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