Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 jar (24 ounces) Morello cherries, drained with juice reserved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate curls for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them with flour.
- In a spacious bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs, milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, mixing on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, stirring gently until you achieve a silky consistency.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, carefully slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
- On a serving platter, position the first layer and generously spread whipped cream atop it, followed by a layer of Morello cherries.
- Repeat this layering process with the remaining cake layers, ensuring to finish with a fluffy layer of whipped cream on top.
- Adorn the cake with chocolate curls and any leftover cherries for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cherries and whipped cream to your liking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg