👵🏼Ingredients👵🏼

For the cake:
• 2 cups granulated sugar 🍚
• 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 🌿
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 cup boiling water 💧
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 🧁
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 🧪
• 1 teaspoon salt 🧂

For the cherry filling:
• 2 cups chopped cherries 🍒
• 1/4 cup water 💧
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 🌽
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚

For the whipped cream:
• 2 cups heavy cream 🥛
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍬
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For garnish:
• Chocolate chips 🍫
• Maraschino cherries 🍒

👵🏼Instructions👵🏼

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch pans.

2️⃣ Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the oil, eggs, vanilla, and whisk. Stir in the boiling water and mix.

3️⃣ Bake: Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.

4️⃣ Cherry filling: Cook the chopped cherries with sugar and water. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken. Let cool.

5️⃣ Whipping cream: Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

6️⃣ Assembly: Place one cake layer, add the cherry filling and whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining cream.

7️⃣ Decorate with chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries for that classic Black Forest touch. 🎉


🍽 Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/12 of the cake):
• Calories: 450
• Fat: 23g
• Carbs: 59g
• Protein: 6g

🌟 Tips:
• For an extra kick, add a splash of cherry liqueur to the filling.
• This cake is best enjoyed chilled and the next day, the flavors intensify! 🍒🍫