Black Forest Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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3/4 cup of plain cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
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2 cups of white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
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1 3/4 cups of regular flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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A cup of hot water
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Two large eggs
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2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
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Half a cup of cooking oil
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One cup of full-fat milk
→ Filling and Topping
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A couple of cups of cherry pie filling
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Half a cup of chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
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A teaspoon of vanilla extract
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1 cup of whipped cream
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prep two 9-inch round pans with grease and a dusting of flour.
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Mix together cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in one large bowl.
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Toss eggs, vanilla, milk, and oil into the bowl. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in hot water last—it'll look runny.
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Pour batter into your pans. Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes. Stick a toothpick in to check—it should come out nice and clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool fully.
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Once they're completely cool, slice each cake horizontally so you end up with four thin layers.
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Use a medium bowl to whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat them until you see stiff peaks.
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Start stacking: add a layer of cake to a serving plate, then spread 1/2 cup of cherry filling on top. Do this for all the layers, one by one.
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Cover the cake's sides and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle some chocolate chips and cherries on top if you'd like.