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Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Authentic Black Forest cake layered with dark chocolate sponge, sour cherries, and Kirschwasser-infused fresh cream.

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Black Forest Cherry Torte

Learn to construct Germany's iconic layered cake using sour cherries, chocolate sponge, and authentic Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser.

Prep Time 45 Mins
Bake Time 35 Mins
Calories 520 kcal
Level Advanced
Black Forest Torte Detailed

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 600g pitted sour cherries (Shadow Morello)
  • 4 tbsp Kirschwasser (Cherry Schnapps)
  • 750ml heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 100g powdered sugar & 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Preparation Protocol

  1. 1

    Bake sponge cakes using dark cocoa and melted dark chocolate. Cool completely, then slice horizontally into three equal layers.

  2. 2

    Simmer sour cherries with cornstarch and cherry juice until thickened. Stir in Kirschwasser and let cool.

  3. 3

    Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla paste until stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Drizzle sponge layers with Kirschwasser, spread cherry filling and whipped cream, then garnish top layer with chocolate shavings.

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