Description
Red Velvet Black Forest Cake
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Cake Layers:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
2 large eggs
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white distilled vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cherry Filling:
2 cups cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries in syrup)
Extra cherries for topping
For the Chocolate Drip:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
Decorations:
Whipped cream swirls
Cherries with stems
Chocolate cookies (e.g., Oreo)
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Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
2. Make the Whipped Cream:
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Drip:
Heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Place one red velvet cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of cherry filling.
Repeat with the second layer and top with the third layer.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of whipped cream.
5. Decorate:
Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the edges of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Top with whipped cream swirls, cherries, and chocolate cookies.
Add more cherry filling on top for a dramatic effect.
6. Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the flavors to meld.
Slice and serve this decadent treat!
This elegant cake combines the classic flavors of red velvet and black forest for a show-stopping dessert!