Simple Black Forrest Cake.

This is my absolute favorite cake. I remember the very first time I had a slice of black Forrest cake, it's as if it was only yesterday. It was a couple years ago, I happened to stop by this quiet little bakery tucked away on Waverly Place (in Manhattan). It was my first semester at NYU. During my breaks between classes, I'd like to explore the city & of course grab a quick bite. I was actually craving chocolate truffle souffle. But, unfortunately, the bakery didn't have anything like that. The lady over the counter recommended their black Forrest cake. I've never heard of it, but once she mentioned cherries -- I was sold. I decided to get a slice with a french vanilla cappuccino. The first bite, was truly heaven. I ended up having a second slice. And over the years, this black forrest cake has managed to win over the hearts of my family members, once I'd introduced them to it. After becoming a regular customer while at NYU, the baker decided to share her recipe with me. Which I will be sharing with all of you today. I hope you enjoy this cake as much as my family and I do -- it is truly amazing.

Before you get started, you'll need the following ingredients. 

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 cups white sugar

• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cold

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 

• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

• 1/2 cup cherry liqueur

Once you've secured the above ingredients. LET'S BAKE.

First, you're going to need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Then, grease and flour two 8 inch cake pans.

Secondly, you'll make sour milk by combining milk and vinegar. Set aside.

Third, you'll need to sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Forth, in a large bowl, you'll whisk together the eggs, oil, coffee and vanilla. Stir in the sour milk. Gradually beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.


Finally, 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.


Then, you'll need to make the cherry filling: Combine the cherry pie filling and cherry liquor. Refrigerate cherry mixture until chilled, then fill cake.

***This is served best with whipped cream. =D

Enjoy & don't forget to post your feedbacks on this simple black Forrest recipe.