Black Forest Gateau Recipe

Name: Black Forest Gateau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For cake; 6 eggs; 1 cup sugar, scant; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup best quality cocoa powder; 1/2 cup butter, melted; For the filling and topping; 4 tablespoons kirsch or 4 tablespoons other cherry flavored liqueur; 2 1/2 cups whipping cream; 2 tablespoons icing sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (1 1/2 lb) jar of pitted morello cherries, well drained; To decorate; icing sugar, for dusting; grated chocolate; chocolate curls; morello cherries (fresh or drained canned)

Servings: persons

For cake
6 eggs
1 cup sugar, scant
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup best quality cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter, melted
For the filling and topping
4 tablespoons kirsch or 4 tablespoons other cherry flavored liqueur
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (1 1/2 lb) jar of pitted morello cherries, well drained
To decorate
icing sugar, for dusting
grated chocolate
chocolate curls
morello cherries (fresh or drained canned)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Butter three 8 inch in diameter cake pans.
3
Line the bottom of each with wax paper, and butter that.
4
Combine the eggs with the sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with a hand-held electric mixer until pale and very thick, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Sift the flour and cocoa powder over the mixture and fold in lightly and evenly with a spatual.
6
Gently stir in the melted butter.
7
Divide the mixture among the prepared cake pans, smoothing them level.
8
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the cakes have risen and are springy to the touch.
9
Leave them to cool in the pans, on a rack, for about 5 minutes, then turn out and leave to cool completely.
10
Remove the lining paper from each cake layer.
11
Prick each cake layer all over with a skewer or fork, then sprinkle with Kirsch.
12
Using a hand-held electric mixer, whip the cream in a bowl until it starts to thicken, then gradually beat in the icing sugar and vanilla until the mixture begins to hold its shape.
13
To assemble: spread one cake layer with just under a 1/3 of the cream and top with about half the cherries.
14
Spread a second cake layer with a little less than 1/2 the remaining cream, top with the remaining cherries, then place it on top of the first layer.
15
Top with the final cake layer.
16
Spread the remaining cream all over the cake.
17
Dust a plate with icing sugar, and position the cake carefully in the centre.
18
Press grated chocolate over the sides and decorate the cake with the chocolate curls and fresh or drained cherries.

1240

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For cake, 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, scant, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Gateau 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.

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Black Forest Gateau

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