Black Forest Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
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2 cups sugar, granulated
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1 3/4 cups plain flour
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup milk, whole
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup boiling water
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2 large eggs
→ Filling and Topping
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 cup whipping cream
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2 cups pie filling, cherry
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1/2 cup chocolate pieces
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and get two 9-inch pans greased and dusted with flour.
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Grab a big bowl and mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder all together.
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Toss in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Use medium speed to blend for 2 minutes. Then gently stir in the hot water—it’ll make the batter runny.
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Pour the cake batter into the pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes. Poke with a toothpick—if it’s clean, it’s ready. Cool the cakes inside the pans for 10 minutes before putting them on wire racks.
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When the cakes are totally cool, slice each one horizontally, so you end up with four thin layers.
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With a medium bowl and a mixer, beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until peaks stand up nice and firm.
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On a plate, place a cake layer, spread on 1/2 cup of cherry pie filling, and repeat the process by layering the others on top.
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Smear the whipped cream all over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips and cherries if you’d like.