Description
This elegant Black Forest Cake Slice layers moist chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting, finished with dark chocolate glaze and fresh cherries. A timeless European dessert made irresistible!
Ingredients
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2 chocolate sponge cake layers (8-inch)
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1 cup cherry pie filling or sweet cherries + sugar
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chocolate ganache (dark chocolate + cream)
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Fresh cherries and chocolate curls for topping
Instructions
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Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
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Layer one cake round, add cherry filling, then whipped cream.
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Top with second cake layer.
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Pour ganache over the top and let it drip.
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Decorate with cherries and chocolate curls.
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Chill at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
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Use kirsch (cherry liqueur) for authentic flavor.
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Make it as a whole cake or sliced minis.
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Store in fridge up to 3 days.