Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte)

Prep Time 45 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Rest Time 120 mins

Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Cuisine: German

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Estimated Cost: 20

Best Season: Summer

Description

A classic German dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, cherries, and Kirsch liqueur.

Ingredients

1 cup All-purpose flour (sifted)
1 cup Granulated sugar
1/2 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Heavy cream (cold)
2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
2 cups Cherries (pitted)
1/4 cup Kirsch liqueur
1/2 cup Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
7
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the whipped cream over the cake and top with half of the cherries.
8
Drizzle half of the Kirsch liqueur over the cherries. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the layers of cream, cherries, and Kirsch.
9
Garnish with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 24g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cake, dessert, German, chocolate, cherries

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