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Black Forest Cake Hearts

Decadent Black Forest Cake Hearts Recipe for Special Occasions

Enjoy these delightful and richly flavored Black Forest Cake Hearts, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 hearts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup canned sour cherries

Equipment

  • Heart-shaped baking pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease heart-shaped baking pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. Slice cooled cakes in half horizontally if desired. Layer with whipped cream and sour cherries.
  7. Top with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings or additional cherries as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1heartsCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize the fruits used for layering or swap cocoa for dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

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