Description
A classic German dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup cherry liqueur (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, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- If using cherry liqueur, brush cooled cake layers with it. Spread whipped cream and cherries between layers and on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.