Description
Black Forest Dream Torte with Cherry Filling is a decadent dessert that features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant torte not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also captivates the senses with its rich flavors and vibrant presentation. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any gathering, this indulgent treat will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- ¼ cup cherry juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with cocoa powder.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients; stir gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- For the cherry filling, heat cherries, cherry juice, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for about five minutes.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar gradually until stiff peaks form.
- Layer one cake on a serving plate; spread cherry filling on top followed by whipped cream. Add the second layer and frost the entire torte.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg