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Mile-High Black Forest Cake Recipe

Mile-High Black Forest Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Mile-High Black Forest Cake Recipe. Layers of moist chocolate cake, tart cherry filling, fluffy whipped cream, and rich chocolate glaze come together to create a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 cup (199g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (213g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 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

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 4 cups (680ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (114g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips, for decoration (optional)
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, grated, for decoration (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (80g) fresh cherries, for decoration (optional)

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • 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

  1. For the Chocolate Cake: Preheat the oven and prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Bake and cool.
  2. For the Cherry Filling: Cook cherries, Kirsch, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool.
  3. For the Whipped Cream Topping: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. For the Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate with cream and espresso powder. Add Kirsch. Cool.
  5. Assembly: Slice cakes, layer with whipped cream and cherry filling. Finish with whipped cream, chocolate glaze, and decorations. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • You can substitute fresh cherries with thawed frozen cherries if needed.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream and cherry filling to suit your taste preferences.

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Keywords: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Cake, Cherry Filling, Whipped Cream, Dessert Recipe

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