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White Forest Cake

A delightful seven-layer cake with fluffy white cake, sweet cherries, and luscious whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of our cake. It gives structure without being too dense.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder This little agent guarantees the cake rises beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda Helps give the batter that extra lift.
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Butter adds flavor to the cake.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Provides sweetness to the cake.
  • 2 large eggs Enhances richness and moisture; use room-temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a nostalgic aroma.
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk For moisture; can make a substitute with milk and lemon juice.

Frosting and Topping

  • 1 cups whipped cream For layering and frosting.
  • 0.5 cups white chocolate, grated For decoration.
  • 0.5 cups cherries, pitted and sliced The star ingredient; can use fresh or jarred.
  • to taste tablespoons powdered sugar For dusting before serving.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 6-inch round cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Alternate adding the dry mixture with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assembly

  • Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally.
  • Layer whipped cream and cherries between the two cake layers.
  • Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with grated white chocolate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Always measure flour correctly to avoid density issues. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. For variations, try strawberries or raspberries instead of cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Keyword Baking, Cherry Cake, Dessert Recipe, Easy Cake Recipe, White Forest Cake
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