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Black Forest-Inspired Chocolate, Vanilla Cherry & Mascarpone Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Indulge in Black Forest-Inspired Chocolate Mascarpone Cake

Black Forest-Inspired Chocolate, Vanilla Cherry & Mascarpone Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a delicious homage to a classic dessert, blending rich chocolate, cherries, and mascarpone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  • ½ cup cherry liqueur (optional) Skip for non-alcoholic version
For the Mascarpone Layer
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for mascarpone mixture)
For the Topping
  • to taste chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in the boiling water until fully combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. For the cherry filling, mix the cherries with the cherry liqueur and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  8. Whip together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until you reach soft peaks.
  9. Layer the first cake with mascarpone mixture and cherry filling, repeat with the second layer, and finish with another layer of mascarpone mix on top.
  10. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a fluffier cake. Don’t overmix the batter after adding boiling water to avoid a dense texture.

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