Black Forest Cherry Cake

8 servings

45 minutes

The 'Black Forest Cherry' cake is a true masterpiece of German pastry tradition. Its history begins in the picturesque Black Forest region, where juicy cherries combine with rich chocolate and airy cream. This dessert delights with its contrasting flavor: the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cream harmoniously complements the light bitterness of cocoa, while the sweet-sour cherries add freshness. Cherry liqueur enhances the aroma and makes the cake particularly refined. In its classic version, it is served chilled so that the layers are fully soaked in syrup, revealing a richness of flavor in every bite. The 'Black Forest Cherry' is not just a dessert but a true pleasure, a symbol of elegance and tradition that will adorn any celebration and leave unforgettable impressions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 586.8
• Proteins: 11.5g
• Fats: 36.6g
• Carbohydrates: 53.9g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 6 pc
• Wheat flour: 120 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Cocoa: 3 tbsp
• Grated chocolate: 60 g
• Cream 35%: 600 ml
• Cherry: 500 g
• Vanilla sugar: 2 tsp
• Powdered sugar: 120 g
• Cherry liqueur: 4 tbsp
• Sugar: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Separate the whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks with sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 6 pieces
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons

2. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks separately and gently fold into the yolks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 6 pieces

3. Sift the flour with cocoa and baking powder. Add to the egg mixture. Add grated chocolate (originally suggested to add 60 g of ground almonds, but I didn't have any, so I made it without).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 120 g
   • Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Grated chocolate: 60 g

4. Pour the batter into a greased mold and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes (check with a stick). Let the finished cake cool and cut it into 3 parts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 120 g

5. Remove the pits from the cherries, collect the juice, pour it into a saucepan, add sugar and cinnamon. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then add alcohol.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 500 g
   • Sugar: 3 tablespoons
   • Cherry liqueur: 4 tablespoons

6. Soak the layers with warm syrup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry liqueur: 4 tablespoons

7. Whip the cream with sugar and vanilla.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 600 ml
   • Powdered sugar: 120 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons

8. Assembly: place half of the cherries on the bottom layer, spread cream so that it sits between the cherries. Place the second layer and repeat the operation.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 500 g
   • Cream 35%: 600 ml

9. Spread the remaining cream on the sides and top, and decorate with chopped chocolate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated chocolate: 60 g

10. According to the rules, the cake should sit in the fridge for a couple of hours.