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Decadent Dark Forest Cake with Espresso & Cherry Filling

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A luscious chocolate cake layered with espresso and cherry filling, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup espresso, cooled
  • 1 cup cherry filling (or cherry pie filling)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  3. Add the large eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed.
  4. Incorporate the boiling water and cooled espresso until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
  8. Layer the cakes with cherry filling in between each layer.
  9. Frost the top of the cake with whipped heavy cream and finish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

For richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature.

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