Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Decadent Black Forest Cheesecake Cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, cherry filling, and whipped topping come together for a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or brewed coffee (for enhanced chocolate flavor)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Cherry Filling:
- 1½ cups cherry pie filling (plus extra for topping if desired)
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Whole cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream. Pour into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until center is set. Let cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Make the Chocolate Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly mix in dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee. Divide batter between pans and bake for 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of cherry pie filling over the top. Carefully place the chilled cheesecake layer on top. Spread another thin layer of cherry pie filling, then top with the second chocolate cake layer.
- Make the Whipped Topping: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings and whole cherries. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For easier assembly, freeze the cheesecake layer briefly to make it easier to lift.
- You can use stabilized whipped cream or a cream cheese frosting for a longer-lasting finish if serving outdoors.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
