BLACK FOREST CHERRY CAKE - SCHWARZWäLDER KIRCHTORTE
This authentic German cake is made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. It is a fairly simple cake to put together, despite it looking complicated. I found this recipe at http://germanfood.about.com/od/baking/r/blackforestcake.htm and posted it almost exactly as found on About.com. I added this recipe for my German Style Eating Cookbook.
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Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Several hours before you finish this cake, prepare Chocolate Sponge Cake, German-Style (can be found at http://www.recipezaar.com/rz.242152). Cake made in a springform pan should be cut in half (you can use string for this) and filled.
- Split cake in 2 pieces as follows: Carefully cut around the circumference of the cake with a sharp knife, about 1/2 inch deep. Take a long piece of thread, line it up with the cut and pull it through the cake, dividing it in half horizontally. Place top half on a piece of waxed paper. Place the bottom half on a cake plate with 4-5 short pieces of waxed paper under it and sticking out. These are to be pulled out before serving so you have a clean cake plate.
- Place 1/4 cup sugar in a pan with drained juice from the cherries plus water to equal 1 cup liquid. Bring to a boil. Mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of the juice and pour into the hot liquid, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for a few seconds, until sauce has thickened and is clear. Remove from heat, stir in cherries and schnapps and cool.
- Boil the other 1/4 cup sugar with 1/3 cup water for several minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining schnapps and use this mixture to brush over base of cake until absorbed.
- Whip whipping cream until stiff, adding powdered sugar and vanilla sugar about halfway through, to taste. You may add Whip It cream stiffener or gelatin to help it stay set, if you are not serving the cake right away.
- Place the cooled cherries in the middle of the bottom cake layer, leaving about an inch of space on the edge. Spoon the whipped cream around the edge and over the cherries, slightly. Place the top cake layer on the cake. Using a spatula, cover the edges of the cake with a thin layer of whipped cream and smooth. Cover the top in the same way. Using a pastry bag and tip, use the rest of the whipped cream to form 12 puffs around the edges and place a maraschino cherry on top of each puff. Make a circle of whipped cream in the middle and sprinkle chocolate curls inside to finish.
- Refrigerate until serving. Remove wax paper carefully, using a spatula to repair any holes. Wipe off knife between cuts.
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Rajpoot Umair
[email protected]This recipe is a fail.
asif ali2223
[email protected]Don't waste your time with this recipe.
Said Khalid
[email protected]I'm disappointed with this recipe.
mbshohagmir8335 mir
[email protected]This cake is way too sweet for my taste.
Auntie Auntie
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to a beginner.
Stefan Dascalu
[email protected]The cake didn't turn out as pictured.
OLUSHOLA Peter
[email protected]I found the instructions to be a bit confusing.
Katie Bayrack
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the whipped cream and cherries helped to make up for it.
Shaniel Moyo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I still enjoyed this cake.
Ruben Corchado
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it.
Shulissa Edmonds
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and cherries in this cake.
Rafiqul Shlim
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, I could eat it every day.
This is Rahemin
[email protected]The whipped cream and cherries on top of this cake are the perfect finishing touch.
Hp Mobile
[email protected]This cake is absolutely gorgeous! It's perfect for a special occasion or a holiday party.
Md Azizul islam
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the cake turned out perfectly.
Fatima azeem
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was enjoyed by everyone who tried it.
Garry Frost
[email protected]I've tried many Black Forest Cherry Cakes in my time, but this one is by far the best. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the whipped cream and cherries are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Joyonto Ray
[email protected]This Black Forest Cherry Cake is a delightful treat! The layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy whipped cream, and tart cherries create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The cake was a hit with my family and friends, and I highly recommend i