Black Forest Cake Recipe

Typically, Black Forest gateau consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. It is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. In some European traditions, sour cherries are used both between the layers and for decorating the top. Traditionally, kirschwasser, a clear spirit made from sour cherries, is added to the cake. Other spirits are sometimes used, such as rum, which is common in Austrian recipes. In India, Black Forest cake is generally prepared without alcohol. German law mandates that kirschwasser must be present in the cake for it to be labelled a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. True Black Forest gâteaus are decorated with black cherries. Read more

This recipe delivers a classic version of the original Black Forest cake with whipped cream frosting and cherry topping. 12 servings | 662 cals Chef: Linda Greer Read more at allrecipes
Layers of cream, cherry and chocolate make this a lip-smacking creation. To prep 0:30 | To cook 1:00 | Ingredients 9 | Difficulty CAPABLE COOKS | Servings 8 Chef: Kathy Knudsen Read more at taste.com.au
Devil's food cake mix makes it easy to prepare an impressive, tasty torte that perfectly pairs chocolate and cherries. Prep Time 25 min | Total Time 2 hr 15 min | Servings 12 Read more at Betty Crocker
Under all the whipped cream icing of the Black Forest cake are three layers of chocolate génoise soaked in kirsch. Yield Serves 8 Chef: Hubert Keller Read more at epicurious
You can't beat a classic cake - and Mary's crowd pleasing chocolate gâteau makes a wonderful make-ahead dessert for special occasions. Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour | Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour | Makes 1 large cake Chef: Mary Berry Read more at BBC Food Recipes