Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1 cup sour cherries (pitted)
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy; then stir in the milk and melted butter.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until no lumps remain.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to taste.
- Assemble by layering one cake with whipped cream and cherries, topping with the second cake layer, remaining whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg