When making the stabilized whipped cream, make sure the gelatin is still very runny and drizzle it into the slightly whipped heavy cream slowly while the mixer is running on low speed.I like to wrap the cake up and place it in the fridge overnight – this will help the cake hold together rather than fall apart while slicing. Allow the cake to cool fully before trying to slice it. ![]() Don’t over bake the cake, even if the toothpick doesn’t come out perfectly clean, remove the cake after 45 minutes to prevent drying it out.If possible, I recommend covering the cake with a dome from a cake stand to prevent it from drying out in the fridge. Once assembled, the cake can sit for 3-4 hours in the fridge before serving. Yes, this cake is perfect because you can make the chocolate cake a few days in advance, wrap it up tightly, and place it in the fridge until you are ready to assemble. Both dutch processed and natural cocoa powder will work here. The only chocolate that is found in this cake is from cocoa powder, this helps keep the cake more moist. Usually this cake is fully coated with the whipped cream, I find that it can get a little sweet when there is that much cream on the cake, but this recipe does make enough whipped cream to fully ice it. Traditionally it is made with layers of rich chocolate cake, filled with whipped cream and cherries and brushed with kirsch liqueur. The name of this cake translates directly to Black Forest Cherry Cake. ![]() This version uses jarred sour cherries rather than fresh cherries and does not include alcohol – these are both personal preferences but I find they make the cake easier as well as available to everyone. ![]() While there are many different versions of this cake, you will be hard pressed to find a German bakery without this classic cake. Three layers of dark chocolate cake, filled with whipped cream and cherries, and topped with dark chocolate shavings, this cake is perfect for any celebration. This Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte aka Black Forest Cherry cake is one of the most classic cakes in Germany.
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