Jenny's Black Forest Cake

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This recipe is from a friend of my mother's. She used it for catering and has won the hearts of most who've tasted it. I've had to share this recipe with everyone who's been to one of my parties. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Submitted by REB_99
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 to 8 - layer inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cold

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

  • ½ cup cherry liqueur

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans. Make sour milk by combining milk and vinegar. Set aside.

  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, coffee and vanilla. Stir in the sour milk. Gradually beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.

  3. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cake layers to cool completely before filling.

  4. To make the cherry filling: Combine the cherry pie filling and cherry liquor. Refrigerate cherry mixture until chilled, then fill cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477 Calories
14g Fat
78g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 441mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 247mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.