Black Forest Cake with Cherry and Chocolate Cream

8 servings

120 minutes

The 'Black Forest' cake is a true embodiment of German culinary tradition, born among the green hills of the Black Forest. Its rich chocolate sponge is soaked in fragrant cherry syrup, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Cherries hidden between layers of airy cream and delicate chocolate cream add a refreshing fruity note. The liqueur adds depth to the flavor, while the lightness of whipped cream makes each enjoyment of this dessert unforgettable. This cake is not just a treat but a work of art created for festive moments and cozy evenings. In every slice lies a harmony of textures and richness of flavors that awaken the most pleasant gastronomic emotions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 878.5
• Proteins: 16.9g
• Fats: 54.6g
• Carbohydrates: 79.2g

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 8 pc
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Powdered sugar: 350 g
• Cream 20%: 500 ml
• Cream 35%: 680 ml
• Milk: 140 ml
• Gelatin: 1 tbsp
• Liquor: 75 ml
• Cinnamon: 1 pc
• Cocoa powder: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak the gelatin in water for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gelatin: 1 tablespoon

2. Pour 22% cream and milk into a saucepan, add 100 grams of powdered sugar, and bring to a boil (do not boil). Add gelatin and 25 ml of liqueur, mix. Once the mixture cools, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 500 ml
   • Milk: 140 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 350 g
   • Gelatin: 1 tablespoon
   • Liquor: 75 ml

3. Melt chocolate in a water bath, dissolve 50 grams of powdered sugar in 45 ml of warm water, and whisk the yolks. Add the syrup and yolks to the chocolate and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 100 g
   • Powdered sugar: 350 g
   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces

4. Whip 180 ml of 35% cream with a mixer and gently mix with the chocolate mass, then place in the refrigerator.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 680 ml

5. Whisk the eggs and 150 grams of powdered sugar, add cocoa and sifted flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces
   • Powdered sugar: 350 g
   • Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 200 g

6. Grease the detachable mold with oil, divide the dough into 2 parts. Bake 2 layers for 15-20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon: 1 piece

7. Place cherries, 50 ml of liqueur, 50 grams of powdered sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan and simmer on low heat until reduced by half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Liquor: 75 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 350 g

8. Whip 500 ml of 35% cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 680 ml

9. Soak the cake with the cherry syrup, add some cherries on top, then a layer of cream jelly, a layer of chocolate cream, a layer of whipped cream, and decorate with the remaining cherries.