Black Forest Cake Recipe

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate; ⅓ cup water; ⅓ cup unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons kirsch liqueur; 2 cups sour cherries (drained); 1 cup heavy cream (whipped); 6 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sifted flour; 1 large egg yolk (from lg.egg); 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate bars

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons kirsch liqueur
2 cups sour cherries (drained)
1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sifted flour
1 large egg yolk (from lg.egg)
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
8 ounces semisweet chocolate bars

1
CAKE: Beat eggs,sugar and vanilla until thick and fluffy.
2
Alternatly fold chocolate and flour into egg mixture (end with flour) Pour into 3 8 inch pans that have been floured and greased well.
3
Bake in a preheated 350 degree over until tooth pick comes out dry.
4
Remove from pans after 10 mins and place on rack until completely cool.
5
SYRUP: Mix sugar and water,bring to a boil stiring to keep from burning.
6
Cool and mix in Kirsch until well blended.
7
Prick cakes with tooth picks and pour syrup over all layers.
8
FILLING: Beat sugar and butter until blended well and mix in egg yolk.
9
Beat well unit fluffy.
10
WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING: Fold confectioners sugar into whipped cream.
11
ASSEMBLY OF CAKE: Spread 1st layer of cake with 1/2 of the filling mixture, drop 1/3 of cherries onto cake evenly.
12
Repeat for 2nd.
13
layer.
14
Place 3rd.
15
layer on top and cover with the whipped cream mixture,drop remaining cherries on top and shave chocolate curls from chocolate bar.
16
(I use a sharp paring knife or potato peeler to make the curls.
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).

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, ⅓ cup water, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black Forest Cake

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