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This traditional Black Forest Cake recipe, aka Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is one of the easier ones to make. This is one of those great German cake recipes that has become world famous because it is so delicious!
Above, I've decorated it with sliced almonds on the sides, a non-traditional way, but delicious as well.
Kirschwasser is drizzled over the sponge cake layers and also added to the cherries. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries, the Black Forest Cake is as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. WUNDERBAR!
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, literally translated as "Black Forest Cherry Cake", originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. Josef Keller of the Cafe Ahrend in Bad Godesberg in 1915 is credited with its creation.
Traditionally, a dessert of cherries, cream, and Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur) on a chocolate sponge cake base, this Black Forest Cake recipe (and very many variations) is now famous throughout the world.
The maraschino cherries are an Americanized addition to this traditional Black Forest Cherry Cake served at my granddaughter, Alana for her fifth birthday ... many, many years ago.
You may wish to use 3 cups of whipping cream with 3 packages of Dr. Oetker Sahnesteif (Whip It) to have enough whipped cream to do piping. It all depends on how thick you add the whipped cream to the layers.
Note that the cake should be baked the day before it is filled, so take that into your "time" consideration. It should also be refrigerated about 2 hours before serving.
Even though it takes some time, this IS the cake to make that will impress your guests with your culinary skills.
For a quick and easy version, check out Easy German Black Forest Cake -- this one uses a chocolate cake mix, whipped cream, and cherry pie filling. It's easy and delicious and QUICK! Our family favourite - a very easy Black Forest Cake recipe.
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By the way, that's me above many, many, many years ago, with our granddaughter, Alana, and her birthday cake.
The handsome young man?
Well, that's Richard (aka Eran), our youngest son. You can read about his culinary escapades in Rich's Meals.
This world-famous traditional Black Forest Cake recipe, aka Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is one of the easier ones to make. I've decorated it with sliced almonds, a non-traditional way. You can do it with the more traditional chocolate sprinkles if you wish.
Kirschwasser is drizzled over the sponge cake layers and added to the cherries. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and sour cherries, the Black Forest Cake is as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. WUNDERBAR!
Prep Time
60 minutes |
Bake Time
40 minutes |
Total Time100 min + stand time |
Makes 10 - 12 servings
Cake:
Filling and Decoration:
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