German Black Forest Cake Recipe
"As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married, my mother gave me a copy and I hope to someday pass it down to my children. —Stephanie Travis, Fallon, Nevada..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup whole milk
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup canola oil
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup baking cocoa
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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FILLING:
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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3 tablespoons cherry brandy or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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WHIPPED CREAM:
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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