Black Forest Gateau
Black Forest Gateau is a classic chocolate cherry cake featuring layers of moist cocoa sponge, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy cherries, finished with rich chocolate shavings. This traditional Black Forest cake recipe is perfect for celebrations, delivering a balanced dessert that’s indulgent yet light, with a perfect harmony of chocolate and fruit flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups cherries (fresh, canned, or jarred)
- ½ cup cherry syrup or juice
- 100 g dark chocolate (for shavings)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two round cake pans.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice each cake into two layers (total of four layers).
- Brush each layer with cherry syrup.
- Layer cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer.
- Finish with whipped cream on top and decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use sour cherries for a traditional flavor, or sweet cherries for a milder taste.Keep cream cold before whipping for best results.Add cherry liqueur for an authentic variation (optional).A serrated knife helps achieve clean cake layers.
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