German Black Forest Cake

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    375 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    German

German Black Forest Cake

Try the classic German Black Forest cake! Layers of dark chocolate cake, dark sour cherries and whipped cream with a touch of Kirschwasser.

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Ingredients

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DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour - or cake flour (+ 1 Tbsp cornstarch)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ½ teaspoon coffee granules (optional)

FILLING & FROSTING

  • ½ cup syrup from morello cherries (canned)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch - dissolved in 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 cup dark morello cherries (canned) - each cut into quarters
  • 17 liquid ounces whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cherry brandy (Kirschwasser)
  • 12 pieces whole dark morello cherries (canned)
  • chocolate shavings
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Instructions

  1. FOR THE CAKE:
  2. Line bottom and grease and flour a 6-inch tall aluminum round pan. In a large bowl, using a hand whisk or spatula, mix all ingredients for cake together, adding the eggs and milk the last. Note that the batter will be runny.
  3. Pour batter in the prepared pan and tap it a bit to even out the batter and get rid of big air bubbles.
  4. Bake on preheated oven at 350°F/180°C for 30-35 minutes or until the inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let it cool down. Make sure it is no longer warm when you assemble the cake. Can be made a day in advance. Cover in fling wrap and place in the fridge. Cut the cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
  5. FOR THE FILLING:
  6. Combine ½ cup cherry syrup add 1 Tbsp sugar in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat while stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cornstarch mixture and continue to cook until it becomes really thick and the color darkens. Remove on heat and add the cut morello cherries. Let it cool down completely and then add 2 Tbsp Kirschwasser and mix.
  7. In a big bowl, combine whipping cream and sugar, Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until almost stiff. Add the vanilla extract and whip until stiff.
  8. TO ASSEMBLE:
  9. Place the base layer of cake on top of your cake plate or cake stand. Pipe a dam of whipped cream on the top edge of the cake. Spread ⅓ of the cherry mixture in the center. (You may add more whipped cream on the center if you like) then top with another layer of cake and repeat the process.
  10. Spread some more whipped cream on the top and sides of the cake and use the rest to decorate. Cover cake sides with chocolate shavings. Pipe 12 rosettes on top around the edge of the cake and place 1 whole cherry on each rosette. Spread remaining ⅓ of cherry mixture on top of cake.

Notes

  • If round pan is not tall enough (at least 7cm high), divide the batter into 3 parts and bake in 3 separate pans.
  • If you have a cake ring, you may also use it while assembling the cake to make it easier. Add some space on the sides and fill it with cream as you layer the cake and remove the ring by slowly sliding it upwards.
  • If you like to cover your cherries with chocolate like I did and use ganache instead of shaving:Place 100 gram chocolate and ⅓ cup cream in a microwave-safe bowl, nuke for 10 seconds and stir for 1 minute until it melts. If still chunky, nuke for another 5 seconds then go on stirring. Let it cool down but don't let it harden. Dip the cherries one by one before placing on top of cake. Place the rest of ganache in a piping bag fitted with tip with smallest round hole. Or just use a plastic sandwich bag and cut a small hole at the tip. Pipe the ganache just below the rosettes moving it down to make a dripping effect. To work with the cake easier, place the cake first in the fridge for some minutes so the whipped cream is more stable. The ganache will also harden faster if the cake is cold.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 247mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 247mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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