Description
A luscious and delightful dessert featuring fluffy layers, cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar (12 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake layers to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a generous layer of whipped cream over it, and top with maraschino cherries.
- Add the second cake layer on top, then frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
- Finish your creation with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and additional cherries for a touch of elegance.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your delightful White Forest Cake!
Notes
Feel free to customize the decorations and experiment with different fruits and frostings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg