Classic Black Forest Cake

Name: Classic Black Forest Cake
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 4 large Eggs; 1 pinch Salt; 50 ml Vegetable oil; 50 ml Milk; 100 g Cake flour; 20 g Cocoa powder; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar; 100 g Granulated sugar; 300 ml Heavy whipping cream; 400 g Canned cherries; 100 g Dark chocolate

A rich chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and cherries, topped with chocolate shavings.

1h 20m

Medium

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This beloved German dessert combines the deep flavors of chocolate and cherries with the lightness of whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Eggs 4 large

Salt 1 pinch

Vegetable oil 50 ml

Milk 50 ml

Cake flour 100 g

Cocoa powder 20 g

Baking powder 1 tsp

Cream of tartar 1/4 tsp

Granulated sugar 100 g

Heavy whipping cream 300 ml

Canned cherries 400 g

Dark chocolate 100 g

Instructions

Prepare the Egg Yolk Mixture

Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with the salt, then whisk in the vegetable oil and milk until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Sift the cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together. Gently fold the dry mixture into the yolk batter using a spatula until just combined.

Whip the Egg Whites

Add cream of tartar to the egg whites and beat until foamy. Gradually add the sugar in three batches, continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Combine and Bake

Fold a third of the meringue into the yolk batter to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.

Assemble the Cake

Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally. Whip the heavy cream until stiff. Layer the cake with whipped cream and drained cherries. Decorate the top with remaining whipped cream, cherries, and shaved chocolate.