A Black Forest Loaf Cake is a delightful twist on the classic Black Forest Cake. This recipe combines rich chocolate cake, luscious cherry filling, and whipped cream for a decadent treat. Here’s how you can make a delicious Black Forest Loaf Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 and 1/4 cups buttermilk
For the Cherry Filling:
2 cups pitted and halved fresh cherries (or canned cherry pie filling)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
Chocolate shavings
Fresh cherries