Cake Recipes

Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 4 large Eggs; 120 g Cake Flour; 30 g Butter; 50 g Milk; 10 g Cocoa Powder; 80 g Granulated Sugar; 300 g Heavy Whipping Cream; 30 g Granulated Sugar; 80 g Dark Chocolate; 140 g Fresh Cherries; as needed Marinated Cherries; as needed Cherry Liqueur; 20 g Rum; 45 g Granulated Sugar

Black Forest Cake is a classic chocolate layer cake made with light chocolate sponge cake, freshly whipped cream, sweet cherries, and rich chocolate shavings. Infused with cherry liqueur and layered with cherry filling, this elegant dessert delivers a perfect balance of chocolate flavor, fruity sweetness, and creamy texture. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, holidays, and special occasions.

Total: 3 Hours

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Cake Recipes
Method: Baking
Total Time: 3 Hours
Difficulty: Advanced
Main Ingredient: arge Eggs

About This Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
Gives the dish a clear sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

4 large Eggs
120 g Cake Flour
30 g Butter
50 g Milk
10 g Cocoa Powder
80 g Granulated Sugar
300 g Heavy Whipping Cream
30 g Granulated Sugar
80 g Dark Chocolate
140 g Fresh Cherries
as needed Marinated Cherries
as needed Cherry Liqueur
20 g Rum
45 g Granulated Sugar

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

arge Eggs

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Cake Flour

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Butter

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Milk

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Separate egg whites and yolks, ensuring containers are grease-free and dry.
Step 3
Beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy, then add one-third of the sugar.
Step 4
Continue beating while gradually adding the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 5
Add the egg yolks and continue beating until well combined.
Step 6
Beat until the batter is smooth and thick.
Step 7
Sift the cake flour over the batter.
Step 8
Gently fold until no dry flour remains.
Step 9
Melt the milk and butter together, then whisk in the cocoa powder.
Step 10
Mix until smooth.
Step 11
Fold the chocolate mixture and cherry liqueur into the batter.
Step 12
Mix gently until evenly combined.
Step 13
Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 14
Pour in the batter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.
Step 15
Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Step 16
Spread the melted chocolate thinly on a tray and chill until firm.
Step 17
Cool the cake completely and slice into two layers.
Step 18
Whip the cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
Step 19
Brush the cake layers with cherry liqueur and spread with whipped cream and marinated cherries.
Step 20
Add another layer of whipped cream.
Step 21
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
Step 22
Scrape the chilled chocolate into curls or shavings.
Step 23
Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings.
Step 24
Pipe whipped cream rosettes and garnish with fresh cherries.
Step 25
Finished product.

Cooking Tips

Fold the cocoa mixture gently and quickly to avoid deflating the sponge cake batter.
Ensure all bowls and utensils are grease-free before whipping egg whites.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and decorating.
Use chilled cream for easier whipping and a more stable frosting.
For authentic Black Forest flavor, use cherry liqueur and cherries soaked in syrup.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

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Ingredients

4 large Eggs
120 g Cake Flour
30 g Butter
50 g Milk
10 g Cocoa Powder
80 g Granulated Sugar
300 g Heavy Whipping Cream
30 g Granulated Sugar
80 g Dark Chocolate
140 g Fresh Cherries
as needed Marinated Cherries
as needed Cherry Liqueur
20 g Rum
45 g Granulated Sugar

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Separate egg whites and yolks, ensuring containers are grease-free and dry.
Beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy, then add one-third of the sugar.
Continue beating while gradually adding the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Add the egg yolks and continue beating until well combined.
Beat until the batter is smooth and thick.
Sift the cake flour over the batter.
Gently fold until no dry flour remains.
Melt the milk and butter together, then whisk in the cocoa powder.
Mix until smooth.
Fold the chocolate mixture and cherry liqueur into the batter.
Mix gently until evenly combined.
Line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Pour in the batter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes.
Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Spread the melted chocolate thinly on a tray and chill until firm.
Cool the cake completely and slice into two layers.
Whip the cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
Brush the cake layers with cherry liqueur and spread with whipped cream and marinated cherries.
Add another layer of whipped cream.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
Scrape the chilled chocolate into curls or shavings.
Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings.
Pipe whipped cream rosettes and garnish with fresh cherries.
Finished product.