Description
A classic German dessert, this Black Forest Cake combines rich chocolate, creamy filling, and juicy cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons chocolate powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons water (approximately)
- 1 tablespoon colorless gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 sifted gem (egg yolk)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped drained cherries in syrup
- 1 box (200g) cream
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 100g milk chocolate chips
- Drained cherries in syrup for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, chocolate powder, sugar, butter, and egg until you get a dough.
- Gradually add water, mixing well until the dough is smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and line the bottom of a 24 cm springform pan. Pierce holes in the dough with a fork.
- Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, hydrate the gelatin in water.
- In a saucepan, mix condensed milk, egg yolk, cornstarch, and milk. Heat while stirring until it boils and thickens.
- Add the chopped cherries and the hydrated gelatin mixture to the saucepan. Mix well.
- Fold in cream and beaten egg whites carefully.
- Spread the filling over the baked crust.
- Refrigerate the cake for 4 hours until set.
- Remove from the mold, cover with whipped cream, and decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened before mixing. Use high-quality chocolate and cherries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black forest cake, dessert, chocolate cake, German dessert, cherries