![]() I tried fresh cherries in their prime during summer and they honestly weren’t as good! They’re softer, juicier and make much more sense to your mouth when you eat the cake. Jarred rather than fresh cherries – Jarred cherries simply work better in this cake from a textural point of view. Vanilla cream, just lightly sweetened (notice a theme here?) and The sponge is chocolate-y but not overwhelmingly so (save that kind of excess for Chocolate Cake!) Ĭherry syrup that actually tastes of cherries, not just tooth-aching sweetness from sugar Three chocolate cake layers – Tender and moist layers that are still sturdy enough to hold up to the (considerable!) mass of toppings and the all-essential cherry syrup soaking. So I gathered the best features that I want in a Black Forest Cake and constructed what I think is The Perfect Black Forest Cake. Or – and the biggest issue for me – the cake is just far too sweet and the nuclear sugar levels obliterate everything. Often the cake layers are too dry (a very common offender). Niggly shortcomings seem to plague recipes for this cake. I’ve never been completely happy with Black Forest Cake recipes I’ve tried in the past, whether it be traditional German cookbooks, recipes by notable bakers, or online sources. To our dear German readers out there – how do you rate my efforts? □ And most importantly to me, it’s not too sweet, so you can actually taste all the elements rather than just a pile of sugar!! Jarred rather than fresh cherries are my other trick, because they just work that much better with the cake. ![]() Make a border around the edge of the bottom cake (this will be the middle of the cake), then add some whipped cream.This gateau is the most German of all cakes: Black Forest Cake! My idea of the perfect version has soft and tender cake layers wielding enough chocolate flavour without being overwhelming.Cook over medium heat until thick and clear. Combine cornstarch and sugar in saucepan, stir in cherries and cherry syrup.Coo on wire rack and trim uneven tops off cakes. Bake cake in two 8 inch cake pans, as per directions (of whichever recipe you choose to use) or use a chocolate cake mix. ![]() ![]() I promise -it's totally worth the time investment! □ Instructions How to make a Black Forest Cherry Cake Cake: And although this filling takes a little more time than using canned cherry pie filling it's much closer to the traditional black forest cake flavor. The filling itself, is made with canned sweet black cherries and kirsch. That's it! And if you want it even more chocolatey, then try it with my 2 Ingredient White Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting (Ganache) Alternatively, you could use Cool Whip. This easy cake is frosted with a simple Easy Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing, adding a few dollops of whipped cream on the top, then maraschino cherries and chocolate shavings. And it would only be a waste of time anyway because this cake is devoured as soon as you set it down. Kirsch: You can substitute chambord, framboise or cherry liqueur, amaretto, cherry schnapps, rum or apple cider.You could also use fresh dark sweet cherries as a garnish, instead of the maraschino cherries. Or you can substitute canned cherry pie filling for the cherry filling, but trust me, you won't want to! Cherry pie filling is very sweet and you'll want to use tart cherries to make this homemade cherry filling. Cherries: You can use fresh cherries instead of canned cherries, if they are in season.But I especially love this delicious sour cream chocolate cake because although it's easy, it still tastes like it's from a high-end bakery (brown sugar is the secret ingredient!) Cake: I use my Old Fashioned Sour Cream Chocolate Cake but you could use a light chocolate sponge cake or your favorite chocolate cake.*See recipe card for quantities □ Variations ![]() canned dark sweet pitted cherries and juice.chocolate cake or chocolate cake mix *I recommend Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix.□ Ingredientsįor this Easy Black Forest Cake recipe, you'll need: Now I'm happy to be able to share it with you! However, this cake is special because not only does it taste spectacular, it's also a simple black forest cake that's easy to make and decorate. With a delicious kirsch dark cherry filling, layers of moist chocolate cake and light whipped cream frosting, this Easy Black Forest Cake recipe will become your new favorite and leave everyone begging for more! Jump to:īlack Forest was the very first cake I ever made (with a box mix and canned cherries) and I've spent years trying to create the perfect homemade Black Forest cake combination of cake, filling and frosting. ![]()
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