Layers of moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream and juicy cherries come together in these beautiful Black Forest Cups. They are easy to make, perfect for parties and look absolutely stunning 😍
INGREDIENTS
FOR CHOCOLATE SPONGE
• ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup (60g) sugar
• ¼ cup (60ml) oil
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
FOR CHERRY FILLING
• 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp water
• ½ tsp lemon juice
FOR WHIPPED CREAM
• 1 cup (200ml) whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
FOR DECORATION
• Chocolate shavings
• Whole cherries
METHOD
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 170°C.
Line a small cake tin.
STEP 2
In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
STEP 3
In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add oil, milk and vanilla extract.
STEP 4
Fold dry ingredients gently.
Do not overmix.
STEP 5
Bake at 170°C for 18–20 minutes.
Cool completely.
Crumble the cake into small pieces.
STEP 6
For cherry filling, cook cherries, sugar, water and lemon juice for 3–4 minutes.
Allow to cool completely.
STEP 7
Whip chilled cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
STEP 8
Take serving cups.
Add a layer of chocolate cake crumbs.
Add whipped cream.
Add cherry filling.
Repeat the layers again.
Finish with whipped cream.
STEP 9
Decorate with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
TIPS
✔ Use chilled whipping cream for best volume
✔ Do not overwhip the cream
✔ Chill the cups before serving
✔ Add cherry syrup for extra flavor
✔ Use dark chocolate shavings for bakery-style look
STORAGE
• Refrigerate for up to 2 days
RESULT
Rich chocolate sponge, silky cream and juicy cherries in every spoonful make these Black Forest Cups an irresistible dessert. Perfect for birthdays, parties and festive celebrations 🍒🍫✨
