Chocolate Black Forest Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the cherries.
  2. 2Wash the cherries.
  3. 3Wash the cherries.
  4. 4Remove the pits from the cherries.
  5. 5Remove the pits from the cherries.
  6. 6Remove the pits from the cherries.
  7. 7Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and a cinnamon stick to a pot.
  8. 8Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and a cinnamon stick to a pot.
  9. 9Add cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and a cinnamon stick to a pot.
  10. 10Cook until the cherries soften for about 4-5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  11. 11Cook until the cherries soften for about 4-5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  12. 12Cook until the cherries soften for about 4-5 minutes, then let it cool completely.
  13. 13Measure 200g of dark chocolate into a bowl.
  14. 14Measure 200g of dark chocolate into a bowl.
  15. 15Measure 200g of dark chocolate into a bowl.
  16. 16Pour 250ml of whipping cream over the dark chocolate.
  17. 17Pour 250ml of whipping cream over the dark chocolate.
  18. 18Pour 250ml of whipping cream over the dark chocolate.
  19. 19Microwave or double boil until the chocolate is fully melted.
  20. 20Microwave or double boil until the chocolate is fully melted.
  21. 21Microwave or double boil until the chocolate is fully melted.
  22. 22Stir the chocolate ganache and let it cool completely in the fridge, stirring occasionally.
  23. 23Stir the chocolate ganache and let it cool completely in the fridge, stirring occasionally.
  24. 24Stir the chocolate ganache and let it cool completely in the fridge, stirring occasionally.
  25. 25Measure 25g of cocoa powder into a bowl.
  26. 26Measure 25g of cocoa powder into a bowl.
  27. 27Measure 25g of cocoa powder into a bowl.
  28. 28Add 60ml of hot water to the cocoa powder and mix.
  29. 29Add 60ml of hot water to the cocoa powder and mix.
  30. 30Add 60ml of hot water to the cocoa powder and mix.
  31. 31Add 60ml of vegetable oil and 30ml of whole milk to the cocoa mixture.
  32. 32Add 60ml of vegetable oil and 30ml of whole milk to the cocoa mixture.
  33. 33Add 60ml of vegetable oil and 30ml of whole milk to the cocoa mixture.
  34. 34Whisk until well combined.
  35. 35Whisk until well combined.
  36. 36Whisk until well combined.
  37. 37Sift 80g of cake flour into the mixture.
  38. 38Sift 80g of cake flour into the mixture.
  39. 39Sift 80g of cake flour into the mixture.
  40. 40Whisk until well combined.
  41. 41Whisk until well combined.
  42. 42Whisk until well combined.
  43. 43Separate 3 egg yolks into a bowl.
  44. 44Separate 3 egg yolks into a bowl.
  45. 45Separate 3 egg yolks into a bowl.
  46. 46Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture.
  47. 47Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture.
  48. 48Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture.
  49. 49Whisk until well combined.
  50. 50Whisk until well combined.
  51. 51Whisk until well combined.
  52. 52Pour 3 egg whites into a separate bowl.
  53. 53Pour 3 egg whites into a separate bowl.
  54. 54Pour 3 egg whites into a separate bowl.
  55. 55Mix the egg whites with an electric mixer, gradually adding 70g of caster sugar.
  56. 56Mix the egg whites with an electric mixer, gradually adding 70g of caster sugar.
  57. 57Mix the egg whites with an electric mixer, gradually adding 70g of caster sugar.
  58. 58Mix until medium peaks form.
  59. 59Mix until medium peaks form.
  60. 60Mix until medium peaks form.
  61. 61Add some of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  62. 62Add some of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  63. 63Add some of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  64. 64Fold gently until combined.
  65. 65Fold gently until combined.
  66. 66Fold gently until combined.
  67. 67Add the chocolate mixture to the remaining whipped egg whites.
  68. 68Add the chocolate mixture to the remaining whipped egg whites.
  69. 69Add the chocolate mixture to the remaining whipped egg whites.
  70. 70Fold gently until combined.
  71. 71Fold gently until combined.
  72. 72Fold gently until combined.
  73. 73Pour the cake batter into a 6" pan lined with parchment paper.
  74. 74Pour the cake batter into a 6" pan lined with parchment paper.
  75. 75Pour the cake batter into a 6" pan lined with parchment paper.
  76. 76Bake in a preheated oven at 1300C for 50-55 minutes.
  77. 77Bake in a preheated oven at 1300C for 50-55 minutes.
  78. 78Bake in a preheated oven at 1300C for 50-55 minutes.
  79. 79Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.
  80. 80Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.
  81. 81Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.
  82. 82Slice the cake into three layers.
  83. 83Slice the cake into three layers.
  84. 84Slice the cake into three layers.
  85. 85Pour 500ml of whipping cream into a bowl.
  86. 86Pour 500ml of whipping cream into a bowl.
  87. 87Pour 500ml of whipping cream into a bowl.
  88. 88Add 15g of powdered sugar and 15g of powdered milk.
  89. 89Add 15g of powdered sugar and 15g of powdered milk.
  90. 90Add 15g of powdered sugar and 15g of powdered milk.
  91. 91Add 150g of cooled ganache.
  92. 92Add 150g of cooled ganache.
  93. 93Add 150g of cooled ganache.
  94. 94Whip until it forms a stable cream.
  95. 95Whip until it forms a stable cream.
  96. 96Whip until it forms a stable cream.
  97. 97Place the bottom layer of the cake back into the cake pan, lined with plastic wrap.
  98. 98Place the bottom layer of the cake back into the cake pan, lined with plastic wrap.
  99. 99Place the bottom layer of the cake back into the cake pan, lined with plastic wrap.
  100. 100Spread a layer of ganache on top of the cake layer.
  101. 101Spread a layer of ganache on top of the cake layer.
  102. 102Spread a layer of ganache on top of the cake layer.
  103. 103Pipe a layer of whipped cream on top of the ganache.
  104. 104Pipe a layer of whipped cream on top of the ganache.
  105. 105Pipe a layer of whipped cream on top of the ganache.
  106. 106Spread a layer of cherry compote on top of the whipped cream.
  107. 107Spread a layer of cherry compote on top of the whipped cream.
  108. 108Spread a layer of cherry compote on top of the whipped cream.
  109. 109Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the layering process.
  110. 110Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the layering process.
  111. 111Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the layering process.
  112. 112Place the top cake layer.
  113. 113Place the top cake layer.
  114. 114Place the top cake layer.
  115. 115Cover the cake with plastic wrap and let it set in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  116. 116Cover the cake with plastic wrap and let it set in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  117. 117Cover the cake with plastic wrap and let it set in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  118. 118Unmold the cake from the pan.
  119. 119Unmold the cake from the pan.
  120. 120Unmold the cake from the pan.
  121. 121Apply a thin layer of whipped cream around the sides and top of the cake.
  122. 122Apply a thin layer of whipped cream around the sides and top of the cake.
  123. 123Apply a thin layer of whipped cream around the sides and top of the cake.
  124. 124Use a cake scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  125. 125Use a cake scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  126. 126Use a cake scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  127. 127Pipe swirls of whipped cream on top of the cake.
  128. 128Pipe swirls of whipped cream on top of the cake.
  129. 129Pipe swirls of whipped cream on top of the cake.
  130. 130Decorate the sides of the cake with chocolate curls.
  131. 131Decorate the sides of the cake with chocolate curls.
  132. 132Decorate the sides of the cake with chocolate curls.
  133. 133Place fresh cherries on top of the whipped cream swirls.
  134. 134Place fresh cherries on top of the whipped cream swirls.
  135. 135Place fresh cherries on top of the whipped cream swirls.
  136. 136Add a few green herb sprigs for garnish.
  137. 137Add a few green herb sprigs for garnish.
  138. 138Add a few green herb sprigs for garnish.
  139. 139Slice and serve the cake.
  140. 140Slice and serve the cake.
  141. 141Slice and serve the cake.

Ingredients

  • 300 g cherries
  • 300 g cherries
  • 300 g cherries
  • 50 g sugar
  • 50 g sugar
  • 50 g sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 250 ml whipping cream
  • 250 ml whipping cream
  • 250 ml whipping cream
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 60 ml hot water
  • 60 ml hot water
  • 60 ml hot water
  • 60 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 ml vegetable oil
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 80 g cake flour
  • 80 g cake flour
  • 80 g cake flour
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 egg whites
  • 70 g caster sugar
  • 70 g caster sugar
  • 70 g caster sugar
  • 500 ml whipping cream
  • 500 ml whipping cream
  • 500 ml whipping cream
  • 15 g powdered sugar
  • 15 g powdered sugar
  • 15 g powdered sugar
  • 15 g powdered milk
  • 15 g powdered milk
  • 15 g powdered milk
  • 150 g cooled ganache
  • 150 g cooled ganache
  • 150 g cooled ganache

Equipment

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Tips

  • Let the cherry compote and chocolate ganache cool completely.
  • Allow the cake to set in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.