Description
A delightful White Forest Cake featuring moist vanilla layers filled and topped with luscious cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and elegant white chocolate shavings. This classic dessert combines the richness of butter cake with the tart sweetness of cherries, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Filling and Topping
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 8 oz white chocolate, shaved or grated
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat the eggs in one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to flavor the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix lightly just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely in the pans before removing.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will be used as frosting and filling.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on top, then spoon half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream.
- Finish Assembly: Add the second cake layer on top. Cover it entirely with the remaining whipped cream and spread the remaining cherry pie filling on top in an even layer.
- Garnish: Decorate the top of the cake with white chocolate shavings for a beautiful and delicious finish.
Notes
- For best results, ensure that the butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth batter.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- You can use fresh cherries with a little sugar and cornstarch as a substitute for canned cherry pie filling if desired.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set the layers and flavors.
- White chocolate shavings can be made by carefully shaving a white chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler or grater.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
