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Mini Black Forest Cakes


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cakes layered with cherries and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your mini cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternately with the milk, stirring until just combined. Fold in the cherries.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Top each cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep whipped cream separate until serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cake
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg