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Black Forest Cake Recipe

Black Forest Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a classic Black Forest Cake. Layers of moist chocolate sponge cake, luscious cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream come together to create a stunning dessert that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For the chocolate sponge cake:

  • 6 large eggs (room temp, separated)
  • 200 g (1 cup) sugar
  • 120 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 60 g (½ cup) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

For the cherry filling:

  • 1 jar (about 500 g) sour cherries (drained, keep juice)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Kirsch (cherry brandy, optional)

For the cream filling:

  • 600 ml (2 ½ cups) heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 80 g (⅔ cup) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 packet stabilizer for cream (optional, e.g., Whip It)

For decoration:

  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Fresh cherries (with stems if possible)

Instructions

  1. Bake the sponge: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans. Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks. Gently fold flour mix and whites into yolk mixture. Add melted butter. Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely. Slice each cake in half to make 4 layers.
  2. Make the cherry filling: In a saucepan, combine reserved cherry juice with sugar and cornstarch. Heat until thickened. Add cherries and Kirsch, simmer 2 minutes. Cool.
  3. Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Add stabilizer if using.
  4. Assemble the cake: Place first sponge layer on a plate. Brush with some cherry syrup. Spread whipped cream, then spoon cherry filling. Repeat layers: sponge → syrup → cream → cherries, finishing with sponge. Cover the whole cake with whipped cream.
  5. Decorate: Press chocolate shavings onto sides and top. Pipe rosettes of cream on top and place fresh cherries on each swirl.

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Keywords: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate, Cherry, Whipped Cream, Dessert, Celebration

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