Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake Cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting come together for a show-stopping treat.
Ingredients
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For the chocolate cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the cherry filling:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream frosting:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For assembly:
- 1 cup chocolate shavings or curls
- additional cherries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a springform pan. Make the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar, adding eggs and vanilla, then bake and chill.
- Prepare cake: Increase oven to 350°F (177°C), prepare cake pans, mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, pour into pans, and bake. Cool.
- Assembly: Layer cake, cherry filling, cheesecake layer, more cherry filling, second cake layer. Frost with whipped cream, decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with homemade cherry compote if desired.
- For cleaner slices, freeze the cheesecake layer before assembling.
- Cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
