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Mini Black Forest Layer Cakes: A Delightful Recipe!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 cakes
Calories 350
These mini Black Forest layer cakes are a perfect combination of rich chocolate, cherry filling, and whipped cream, making them an elegant and delicious treat.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup hot coffee (or hot water)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling & Topping

  • 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling or homemade
  • Optional: 1–2 tbsp Kirsch (traditional) (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups cold heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 tbsp cream cheese for stability (optional)
  • Fresh cherries with stems for the perfect look

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Prepare a pan or tins with parchment.
  • Mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add egg, milk, oil, vanilla; mix until smooth.
  • Pour hot coffee into batter; bake for 12–15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Cut out 12 circles with a 2.5–3 inch cutter. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional cream cheese until stiff peaks form.
  • Assemble cakes: place a chocolate circle, add whipped cream and cherry filling, top with another circle, more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries.

Notes

Use fresh cherries for the best presentation and flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: cherry, chocolate, layer cake