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Black Forest Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from the Black Forest region of Germany, Black Forest Cake is a celebration of rich chocolate, tart cherries, and whipped cream. Traditionally associated with festive occasions, this cake embodies the region's love for cherries and Kirsch, a cherry schnapps. Today, it enjoys global popularity, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

GermanDEdessert
120 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup superfine sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup yoghurt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup water
2 cups fresh pitted cherries
2 tablespoons cornflour
2 cups whipping cream
4 oz dark chocolate
1 cup fresh cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Kirsch

🥗Healthier: cherry juice

💰Cheaper: vodka + cherry extract

Cherry juice adds flavor without alcohol

1

Combine superfine sugar, vegetable oil, and homemade dahi in a bowl.

2

If using eggs, substitute the yoghurt with 4 whole eggs, mixing them in one at a time.

3

Add room temperature milk to the wet ingredients and mix well.

4

Sift in maida, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture.

5

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.

6

Divide the batter between three 8-inch pans for thin layers.

7

Bake in a preheated oven at 180° C for about 30 minutes.

8

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine superfine sugar, water, and 1 cup of fresh pitted cherries to make cherry syrup.

9

Cook until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture comes to a boil, then strain into a bowl.

10

Return the cherries to the saucepan, add another cup of fresh cherries, sugar, cornflour, and water to make cherry filling.

11

Cook until the cherries break down and the mixture becomes jammy and thick, then let cool completely.

12

Melt 70% dark chocolate and spread it on the back of a baking tray, then refrigerate until firm to make chocolate curls.

13

Scrape the set chocolate to create curls and store in the fridge until needed.

14

Chill 2 cups of whipping cream and beat until stiff peaks form, without adding extra sugar.

15

For chocolate ganache, pour 1/2 cup of heated fresh cream over finely chopped dark chocolate, let sit, then mix until smooth.

16

Assemble the cake by placing the first layer of chocolate sponge on a turntable and soaking with cherry syrup.

17

Create a well of whipped cream around the edges and fill with cherry filling, then spread a layer of whipped cream on top.

18

Repeat the process with the remaining layers, frosting the top and sides with whipped cream.

19

Press chocolate curls onto the sides of the cake and pour cooled chocolate ganache on top.

20

Use a piping bag with a large star tip to make swirls of whipped cream around the edges and top with fresh cherries.

Cooking Techniques

bakingwhippinglayering

Equipment Needed

round cake pansmixing bowlswhiskspatulawire rack

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Local Name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

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