Black Forest Cake brings together three beloved ingredients: chocolate, cherries, and cream. The recipe starts with a moist eggless chocolate sponge that provides the perfect base for sweet-tart cherries and billowy whipped cream. I always keep my cream bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before whipping – it makes such a difference in achieving those perfect soft peaks.
About the Recipe
This recipe simplifies the traditional Black Forest Cake while maintaining its distinctive character. The eggless chocolate sponge makes it accessible for vegetarians and those with egg allergies. The combination of canned cherries and fresh whipped cream creates beautiful layers that look impressive when sliced.
Why you will love this recipe
This Black Forest Cake offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The chocolate sponge soaks up the cherry syrup beautifully, while fresh whipped cream adds lightness. The recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward techniques. You can prepare components ahead of time and assemble when needed. The final result looks professionally made yet requires no special skills.
Black Forest Cake
Cooking Tips
Keep all cream ingredients and tools well chilled for best whipping results. Do not overbeat the cream — stop when soft peaks form. When soaking the cake layers, add syrup gradually to prevent oversaturation. Chill the grated chocolate until needed to prevent melting while handling.
Serving and Storing Suggestions
Serves 8-10 people. Preparation time: 30 minutes plus chilling. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, serve slightly chilled. Cut with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
Similar Recipes
- German Chocolate Cake
- Black Forest Trifle
- Cherry Chocolate Gateau
- Eggless Chocolate Layer Cake
Nutrient Benefits
Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and minerals including iron and magnesium. Cherries offer vitamin C and anti-inflammatory compounds. The calcium from dairy supports bone health. While this is a dessert meant for special occasions, these ingredients do offer some nutritional value.
Black Forest Cake
Ingredients
- Eggless chocolate sponge cake
- 1/2 tin canned cherries and syrup
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp grated dark or plain chocolate (and chilled)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
- Beat the cream over a tray of icecubes with a hand beater. Do not overbeat. It should form soft peaks. Fold in the sugar and essence. Mix gently. Put some icing in a icing gun leave the rest in the bowl. Keep both in the refrigerator.
- Slice the cake into 2 horizontal halves. Place on a tray on a mesh. Sprinkle 2-3tbsp syrup of cherries on each half. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- Spread the cream icing on lower half. Transfer to a cake plate. Place the cherries on the cream. Save a few for topping.
- Place the other half on top. With icing gun decorate top edging. Spread the chocolate flakes all over and decorate with cherries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh cherries instead of canned?
Yes, but cook them with sugar and water to create a syrup. Canned cherries provide consistent results and convenience.
How do I prevent the whipped cream from becoming runny?
Use well-chilled heavy cream, bowl, and beaters. Beat just until soft peaks form and keep refrigerated until assembly.
Will this cake freeze well?
While possible, freezing may affect the texture of the whipped cream. Best enjoyed fresh within 3 days of making.
2 comments
its excellent , for me its the best cake , aside from that its really my favorite cake. That’s why, I really wanted to learn how to make black forest cake. So I can make it for m family esp. when there is gatherings.
nice recipes