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Schwarzwälder-Kirsch-Dessert im Glas, sehr lecker und super saftig / Black Forest Cake in a Glass

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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Black Forest Gateau Trifle

Cultural Context

Originating from the Black Forest region of Germany, the Black Forest Gateau, or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is a decadent dessert that combines layers of chocolate sponge cake, cherries, and whipped cream. Traditionally, it is flavored with Kirsch, a cherry schnapps, which adds depth to its rich flavors. Over the years, this beloved cake has inspired many variations, including the trifle version, which showcases the same delightful components in a layered presentation, making it perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 medium-sized egg
35 g sugar
1 pinch salt
12 g sunflower oil
65 g milk
35 g flour
15 g cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 glass cherries (drained weight 350 g)
2 - 4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
200 g cold cream
1 packet cream stabilizer
250 g quark 20% fat
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
grated chocolate

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipping cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cherry brandy

💰Cheaper: cherry juice

Cherry juice provides flavor without alcohol

1

Prepare the dough by mixing the egg, sugar, salt, sunflower oil, milk, flour, cocoa, and baking powder until smooth.

2

Bake the dough in a preheated oven until set and cooked through.

3

Prepare the cherry filling by draining the cherries and mixing them with cornstarch and sugar, then cook until thickened.

4

For the quark filling, whip the cold cream with the cream stabilizer, then fold in the quark and powdered sugar until well combined.

5

Layer the baked dough, cherry filling, and quark filling in a glass, finishing with grated chocolate on top.

Cooking Techniques

layeringwhipping

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Schwarzwälder TrifleBlack Forest Trifle
Local Name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte Trifle

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