Black Forest Gateau Cake

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Black Forest Gateau Cake, a decadent dessert that combines layers of moist chocolate sponge cake, sweet cherries infused with Kirsch, and pillows of luscious whipped cream. This show-stopping classic boasts rich cocoa flavor in its airy yet tender cake layers, which are delicately soaked in a cherry syrup for added depth and moisture. Topped with chocolate shavings and garnished with vibrant cherries, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations or a refined weekend treat, this iconic German cake is a must-try for chocolate and cherry lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 150 g All-purpose flour
• 50 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 200 g Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 240 ml Buttermilk
• 120 ml Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 120 ml Boiling water
• 500 g Cherries in syrup
• 3 tbsp Kirsch (cherry liqueur)
• 500 ml Heavy whipping cream
• 50 g Powdered sugar
• 100 g Chocolate shavings

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift and combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, drain the cherries in syrup, reserving 1/4 cup of the syrup. Mix the syrup with the Kirsch and set aside.

Step 8

Transfer the cake layers to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 10

To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate and brush it with the reserved cherry syrup mixture.

Step 11

Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cake and top with a third of the cherries.

Step 12

Repeat the process for the second layer. Place the final cake layer on top, brushing it with syrup but leaving the whipped cream off the top for now.

Step 13

Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream, smoothing it out evenly.

Step 14

Press chocolate shavings onto the sides of the cake and sprinkle some on top. Decorate with extra cherries if desired.

Step 15

Chill the Black Forest Gateau in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to set the layers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2193.1 grams (2193.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5739

Total Fat 339.40g	435%
Saturated Fat 151.20g	756%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.70g
Cholesterol 919mg	306%
Sodium 2285mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 611.10g	222%
Dietary Fiber 31.10g	111%
Total Sugars 443.50g
Protein 54.50g	109%

Vitamin D 211IU	1054%
Calcium 573mg	44%
Iron 26mg	142%
Potassium 2752mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 42.8%