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a tall Black Forest cake topped with whipped cream and glossy cherries on a cake stand shown wide across the frame, chocolate shavings cascading down, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Black Forest Gateau

Stacked chocolate cakes with whipped cream and cherries.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream whipped
  • 2 cups cherry pie filling

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, cocoa, and sugar.
  2. Beat in the eggs and milk until smooth, then divide between two lined cake pans.
  3. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes, then cool completely.
  4. Place one layer on a plate and top with whipped cream and half the cherries.
  5. Add the second layer and frost the top with more whipped cream.
  6. Spoon the remaining cherries over the top and chill before slicing.

Notes

Tuck a few fresh cherries on top for a pretty finish if they're in season.