Black Forest Sheet Cake: Easy Indulgence for Chocolate Lovers
This Black Forest Sheet Cake is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, offering a rich and indulgent experience with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 jar (24 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 oz chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- Slowly blend in the boiling water until the batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before topping with cherry pie filling and whipped cream.
- Finish with chocolate shavings on top before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Chill the whipped cream before using for easier spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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