Black Forest Gateau ( Cake ) Recipe

Name: Black Forest Gateau ( Cake )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cherry Filling; 1 (25 ounce) can cherries in syrup, drained with syrup reserved; 3 tablespoons kirsch (a 50ml miniature bottle); Chocolate Sponge; 9 extra large eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; Cream Filling; 2 cups heavy cream; 3 tablespoons sugar; Garnish; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated

Servings: persons

Cherry Filling
1 (25 ounce) can cherries in syrup, drained with syrup reserved
3 tablespoons kirsch (a 50ml miniature bottle)
Chocolate Sponge
9 extra large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
Cream Filling
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Garnish
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated

1
Cherry Filling: Stir together the drained cherries, 1/4 cup reserved syrup and the kirsch. Set aside while preparing cakes.
2
To make the sponge cakes: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and butter (3) 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper and then butter the paper also.
3
Put yolks and sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer and beat on medium speed until the mixture has at least doubled in volume, is very thick and mousse-like and a wide ribbon trail slowly falls back into the bowl when beaters are lifted. This could take 5 minutes or more. Don't short the time here!
4
Sift in the cocoa and gently fold with a large spoon.
5
In another large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6
Carefully fold egg whites into chocolate mixture, 1/3 at a time.
7
Divide the batter into the 3 prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cakes spring back when touched and have pulled away from sides of pans.
8
Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack & peel off the paper.
9
Now go back to your cherries - drain them but hold onto the syrup! Place the cherries on paper towels to dry. Set aside 12 or so for garnish.
10
Cream Filling:
11
In the clean bowl of your stand mixer, or with an electric mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Sprinkle in the sugar and whip until slightly thicker.
12
Assembly: Place 1 cake layer on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons reserved syrup.
13
Spread with 1/4 of the cream filling. Press 1/2 of the cherries into the cream.
14
Stack on the second cake layer. Sprinkle it with reserved kirsch syrup as before. Spread with 1/4 of the cream & the rest of the cherries (except for the ones reserved for garnish).
15
Top with final cake layer & sprinkle with remaining syrup.
16
Cover the top and sides with all the remaining whipped cream - you can either pipe it or spread it on - then garnish with the reserved cherries & grated chocolate.
17
Refrigerate until serving time. Best eaten within 48 hours.

1095

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cherry Filling, 1 (25 ounce) can cherries in syrup, drained with syrup reserved, 3 tablespoons kirsch (a 50ml miniature bottle), Chocolate Sponge, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Gateau ( 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Forest Gateau ( Cake )

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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