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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
4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon gelatine
8 oz bittersweet chocolate
8 oz mascarpone
1 cup sour cherries
1/4 cup Kirsch (cherry schnapps)
1 tablespoon pectin
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 oz chocolate shavings
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup simple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa nibs
1 cup fresh cherries

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

Beat egg whites on medium speed with 1/3 of the sugar until foamy.

2

Add remaining sugar and beat until firm peaks form.

3

Lower speed and add egg yolks, mixing until just combined.

4

Fold in sifted flour and cocoa powder.

5

Pour batter into a tall cake pan or saucepan and bake for 45 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

6

Let the cake cool and chill overnight for easier slicing.

7

Prepare chocolate diplomat cream by boiling milk with 1/3 of the sugar.

8

Mix egg yolks with remaining sugar, cocoa powder, and flour.

9

Temper the egg yolk mixture with hot milk, then return to saucepan and bring to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes while whisking.

10

Remove from heat and mix in gelatine, bittersweet chocolate, and mascarpone.

11

Transfer the mixture to a frozen tray and chill overnight.

12

Make cherry marmalade by removing cherry pits and cooking cherries with brandy and sugar pectin mixture for 5 minutes.

13

Add lemon juice and mold the mixture into a thick disc smaller than the sponge, then cool and freeze.

14

Make simple syrup and finish chocolate diplomat cream by folding in whipped cream.

15

Slice the chocolate ladyfingers sponge into five discs and moisten with cherry syrup.

16

Layer the sponge discs with frozen cherry marmalade and chocolate mousse, repeating until all discs are used.

17

Ensure the cake is even while building to prevent tilting.

18

Sprinkle cocoa nibs on top if desired and chill the cake.

19

Melt dark chocolate slowly, stirring, until it reaches 92°F (33°C), then mold into a block and chill to set.

20

Shave the chocolate block to create chocolate shavings for decoration.

21

Cover the cake with chocolate shavings and top with whipped cream and pitted 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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