Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix for two 8-inch rounds, plus necessary ingredients; Strong brewed coffee, as needed; Buttermilk, as needed; 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; One 24-ounce jar sour cherries, drained; 2 tablespoons kirsch; Chocolate shavings, for garnish

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix for two 8-inch rounds, plus necessary ingredients
Strong brewed coffee, as needed
Buttermilk, as needed
4 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
One 24-ounce jar sour cherries, drained
2 tablespoons kirsch
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions

1

For the cake: Make the cake according to the package instructions, but substitute half of the water with coffee, and the other half with buttermilk (most likely it will call for 1 cup total of water).
2

Bake in two 8-inch round cake pans according to package instructions.
3

Let the cakes cool completely.
4

For the cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar and almond extract together in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
5

For the cherries: Combine the cherries and kirsch in a small bowl.
6

To assemble: Use a serrated knife to cut the cakes in half horizontally.
7

Create layers of cake, cherries and whipped cream, repeating.
8

Top the cake with whipped cream, a few cherries and chocolate shavings.