Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Sourdough Black Forest Cake. A moist sourdough chocolate cake filled with sweet cherries and topped with luscious whipped cream, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup sourdough starter (fed or discard)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Chocolate shavings and whole cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cake: In a medium bowl, mix the sourdough starter, milk, and flour. Let sit for 2–3 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Whisk together baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir in the sourdough mixture until smooth. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
- Filling: Cook cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened. Stir in kirsch. Let cool.
- Whipped Cream Frosting: Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Slice cakes in half horizontally. Layer cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream. Frost outside with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can use cherry pie filling as a shortcut.
- Omit kirsch for an alcohol-free version.
- Ensure cakes are completely cool before assembling.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
