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    Easy Eggless Black Forest Cake Recipe | Video

    Published: May 11, 2021 by Pavani · 10 Comments

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    Looking for an easy chocolate cake recipe to celebrate birthday or other special occasion? Then try this eggless Black Forest cake recipe. It is a moist, chocolaty and decadent cake that is easy to make.

    The chocolate sponge cake that I use is an easy eggless one bowl recipe which takes just a few minutes to put together. The cake layers are brushed with cherry syrup, then frosted with sweetened whipped cream and topped with chocolate shavings. A rich chocolate cake that is sure to please everyone.

    White plate with 2 layer frosted eggless Black Forest cake with a cherry on top

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like

    About the Recipe

    I love eggless baking because it is easy and does not require much prepping ahead of time. I am always looking to redo classic egg base recipes into eggless like this pineapple cool cake or this vegan tres leches cake.

    Here I have an eggless version of popular Indian Black forest cake. It is basically a chocolate sponge cake generously doused in cherry syrup. Then topped with whipped cream frosting and chocolate shavings.

    The eggless chocolate cake recipe needs just one pan and a whisk. It is the same recipe that I use for this eggless chocolate orange cake. This makes a moist, chocolaty cake that is perfect to layered.

    Canned maraschino cherries add a nice bright contrast. Frosting is a simple stabilized whipped cream - heavy cream whipped with stabilizer and powdered sugar. I went with a 'naked cake' look because I am not a pro at frosting. But you can frost it traditional way also.

    All in all an easy eggless black forest cake that is perfect for even newbie bakers.

    Red scallop cake stand with 2 layer eggless chocolate cake topped with a lit candle

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    To make the Black Forest pastry cake layer, you will need:

    • all purpose flour - I add ½ cup of whole wheat pastry flour for some added fiber
    • granulated sugar
    • baking soda and salt
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • non-dairy milk - I love using unsweetened oat or almond milk. But feel free to use your favorite. Dairy milk would also work. Skip milk altogether and use just water.
    • unflavored oil - vegetable or canola etc.
    • vinegar - white or apple cider vinegar
    • vanilla extract
    Ingredients needed for the base - details in recipe card

    The other ingredients you need are:

    • heavy cream - this is sometimes called whipping cream
    • whip cream stabilizer - you can sub this with instant vanilla pudding powder
    • powdered or confectioners sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • maraschino cherries
    Ingredients needed for frosting - details in recipe card

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    This black forest eggless cake has 3 components - sponge cake, whipped cream and assembling. Each of these are easy to make. So start with making the cake:

    Preheat the oven and grease a 7- or 8-inch round cake pans. Line the the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the parchment as well.

    In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix well.

    dry ingredients sifted into a large mixing bowl

    Combine wet ingredients in a measuring cup. Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Whisk until well combined and there are no pockets of flour anywhere. DO NOT overmix.

    wet ingredients added to dry and mixed until smooth

    Pour the into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5~10 minutes.

    Then carefully flip the pan over a wire rack. Peel off the parchment and let the cake cool completely on the wire rack.

    parchment lined baking pan filled with batter and baked until done

    Make whipped cream

    Chill the beaters and bowl for at least 30 minutes. Pour the cold whipping cream, confectioners cream and stabilizer and whip until stiff peaks form.

    Step by step photos showing the whipping of heavy cream until stiff peaks formed

    Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup. If you want to add chopped cherries inside the cake, then chop some of them finely for the filling and leave some whole for top garnish.

    Carefully cut the cake into 2 equal halves. Level the top, if needed, and set it on the cake stand. Liberally brush the layer with the reserved cherry syrup.

    drained cherries, cake cut in half, brushed with cherry syrup

    Place a dollop of whipped cream and spread it evenly on the cake with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the finely chopped cherries on top of the cream.

    Gently place the second cake on top of the first. Liberally brush the cake with the reserved cherry syrup. Cover the top with more whipped cream. Since I wanted the naked cake look, I left the sides 'almost' unfrosted.

    To make grated chocolate, use a vegetable peeler to grate the chocolate on the top of the cake. Use the remaining whipped cream to make swirls and then top them with the whole cherries.

    Step by step photos showing the decoration of 2 layer cake

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day before cutting and serving.

    Top view of a slice of black forest cake topped with cherry on a white plate

    Frequently Asked Questions

    My Whipped cream frosting is weeping or becoming watery. What do I do?

    Problem with whipped cream is that it to weep or get watery it left out or as it sits. Whipped cream stabilizer by Dr. Oetker Whip It avoids that. It also helps in keeping the peaks on the whipped cream and makes piping on the cake much easier. It keeps well in the fridge for longer without any weeping problems.
    Instant vanilla or chocolate flavored pudding powder do the same trick.

    How many days in advance can I make this black forest pastry cake?

    The base chocolate cake can be baked up to 1 month in advance. Completely cool it, wrap it in foil or plastic and freeze. Whipped cream can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Cake can be assembled up to 1 day in advance.

    hand holding white plate with a slice of black forest cake and a fork in another hand

    Expert Tips

    • Add up to ½ cup of whole wheat pastry or barley flour to add fiber to the cake.
    • You can use all milk or all water in the recipe. I use a 50:50 ratio.
    • Unsweetened oat or almond milk are my favorite. But feel free to use your other non-dairy milks. Dairy milk would also work.
    • You can use either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
    • If you want to make the cake ahead of time:
      • The base chocolate cake can be baked up to 1 month in advance. Completely cool it, wrap it in foil or plastic and freeze.
      • Whipped cream can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Cake can be assembled up to 1 day in advance.
    • When using frozen cakes, leave them on the counter for about an hour to thaw before frosting. 
    • Place parchment pieces on the cake stand for easy clean up and mess-free look.

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    • Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling and Ganache
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      Eggless Gulab Jamun Cake | Video
    Red cake stand with black forest cake

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    White plate with a slice of 2 layered chocolate cake and topped with cherry

    Eggless Black Forest Cake

    Rich, chocolaty and decadent Black Forest Cake made with eggless chocolate sponge that is topped with whipped cream and cherries.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Cooling Time:: 3 hrs
    Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 servings

    Ingredients

    For the Chocolate Cake:

    • 1½ cups All purpose flour*
    • ¾ cups Sugar
    • ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Water
    • ½ cup Unsweetened Oat or Almond Milk
    • ⅓ cup Oil*
    • 1 tablespoon Vinegar*
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract

    For the Filling and Frosting:

    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
    • 2~3 tablespoons Confectioners sugar
    • 1 packet Whipping Cream stabilizer* (I use Dr.Oetker Whip it or use 2tbsp Instant Vanilla Pudding powder)
    • ½ cup Canned Maraschino Cherries, drained and syrup reserved
    • ¼ cup Grated chocolate, for garnish

    Instructions

    Make the Cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 7" or 8" round cake pans with cooking spray. Line the the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the parchment as well.
    • In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
    • Combine water and milk in a measuring cup or a small bowl. Warm them until they are quite hot to touch, about 1 minute in the microwave. Add oil, vinegar, vanilla extract to the hot milk mixture and mix well until combined.
    • Add the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Whisk until well combined and there are no pockets of flour anywhere. DO NOT overmix.
    • Pour the into the prepared baking pan and bake in the oven for 35~40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5~10 minutes.
    • Then carefully flip the pan over a wire rack. Peel off the parchment and let the cake cool completely on the wire rack.

    Prep the Cherries:

    • Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup. If you want to add chopped cherries inside the cake, then chop some of them finely for the filling and leave some whole for top garnish.

    Make Whipped Cream:

    • Chill the beaters and bowl for at least 30 minutes.
    • Pour the cold whipping cream, confectioners cream and stabilizer and whip until stiff peaks form.

    Decorate the Cake:

    • Carefully cut the cake into 2 equal halves. Place one of the halves on cake stand. Liberally brush the layer with the reserved cherry syrup.
    • Place a dollop of whipped cream and spread it evenly on the cake with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the finely chopped cherries on top of the cream.
    • Gently place the second cake on top of the first. Liberally brush the cake with the reserved cherry syrup. Cover the top with more whipped cream. Since I wanted the naked cake look, I left the sides 'almost' unfrosted.
    • To make grated chocolate, use a vegetable peeler to grate the chocolate on the top of the cake. Use the remaining whipped cream to make swirls and then top them with the whole cherries. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day before cutting and serving.

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    Notes

    • Add up to ½ cup of whole wheat pastry or barley flour to add fiber to the cake.
    • You can use all milk or all water in the recipe. I use a 50:50 ratio.
    • Unsweetened oat or almond milk are my favorite. But feel free to use your other non-dairy milks. Dairy milk would also work.
    • Any light flavored oil will work in this recipe. I use canola oil.
    • You can use either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
    • If you want to make the cake ahead of time:
      • The base chocolate cake can be baked up to 1 month in advance. Completely cool it, wrap it in foil or plastic and freeze.
      • Whipped cream can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Cake can be assembled up to 1 day in advance.
    • When using frozen cakes, leave them on the counter for about an hour to thaw before frosting. 
    • Place parchment pieces on the cake stand for easy clean up and mess-free look.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. vaishalisabnani

      October 03, 2016 at 6:12 am

      This cake is perfect for any celebration , the frosting , cherries , chocolate everything in it is tempting me ! It has been one hell of a time since I made a full fledged cake ! Pavani , I would love to have a small slice please .

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    2. Varadas Kitchen

      October 03, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Such a beautifully decorated cake! The light frosting makes it perfect for adults and children.

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar

      October 04, 2016 at 3:07 am

      Wow! That is a perfect looking naked cake. Love it to the core..

      Reply
    4. Priya

      October 05, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      Wish i get a super huge slice of this eggless dark beauty, Black forest cake is my all time favourite and you are tempting me.

      Reply
    5. harini-jaya

      October 07, 2016 at 10:59 pm

      That looks fantastic, Pavani. Wonderful effort!

      Reply
    6. sapana

      November 01, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Gayatri has wonderful recipes and easy to follow . I always hop over to her space for cake recipes. You have done a wonderful job and the cake looks so stunning.

      Reply
    7. Suma Gandlur

      December 01, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      That is one decadent cake, Pavani. Looks very tempting.

      Reply
    8. Ramona

      November 23, 2019 at 1:15 am

      This forest gateau looks magnificent and it’s my favourite cake ever. You have inspired me to make it so I’ll have to do that very soon as I really fancy it now. Meanwhile, will you please spare a slice 😋. So delicious! Thank you for the recipe and will try your eggless version. Fabulous!

      Reply
    9. Leanne

      November 23, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      I adore black forest cake! What's not to love, right?! Chocolate and cherries together are perfection. This one looks lovely, and I appreciate that you made it egg-free. Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    10. Cheese Curd In Paradise

      November 23, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      This cake is lovely! I love the flavors of chocolate and cherry. The frosting and layering is so pretty too!

      Reply

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