Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cherries (pitted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: place one layer on a serving plate, spread whipped cream over it, and add cherries. Top with the second layer and frost the top with remaining whipped cream. Decorate with more cherries and chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg