MARIE-LOUISE'S AWARD BLACK FOREST CAKE

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When our daughter decided to enter 'Kinderfest' cooking competition in our hometown during Octoberfest, she was sure to win!!! Ah, but just a small glitch, her precious Black Forest Cake had shifted and was slightly lopsided!!! Ah, but she received a big reward from her parents, as we were so proud of our little girls achivement...

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 egg yolks
8 egg whites
6 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
5 ounces cake flour
3 ounces ground almonds
1 1/2 ounces cocoa
1 (28 ounce) can of cooked black cherries, stoned
1 1/2 pints whipped cream, to which the
2 ounces kirsch, have been incorporated
grated chocolate
maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Sift the cocoa and the flour together and set aside.
  • Mix the egg yolks and the sugar together and the mixture becomes light in colour.
  • Add the warm water and mix well with an electric beater for about 5 minutes.
  • Incorporate the cocoa/flour mixture to the egg yolks, with a spatula.
  • Then, gently fold in the almonds.
  • Beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • Butter and flour generously a 10 inch springform mould.
  • Pour the batter into the mould.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Unmold and let it cool for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Cut the cake into 3 layers lengthwise.
  • Spread some cherries and a layer of whipped cream on the bottom cake layer.
  • Top with the second layer.
  • Cover this layer with some cherries and cover with whipped cream.
  • Add the third and top layer of cake.
  • Garnish with the remaining whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle with the grated chocolate and top with the maraschino cherries.

Ishfaq Keyani
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This is the best Black Forest cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the cherries and whipped cream are the perfect finishing touch.


allison bain
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive-looking.


Patrick Long
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Naa Mensah
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This is my new go-to Black Forest cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


anzish riaz
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


TAYLOR MADE
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge hit! She loved the chocolate cake and the cherries. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Felix Kasekwa
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This is the best Black Forest cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and chocolatey, and the cherries and whipped cream are the perfect topping.


Testimony Ayomiposi
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or oil to the batter next time.


OREO Queen
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I'm not a big fan of Black Forest cake, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and whipped cream were a nice touch.


Nickers
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made chocolate cake mix and it still tasted delicious.


Malik Arham
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Deejay Playmaker
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This is my new favorite cake! It's so rich and chocolatey, and the cherries add a perfect tartness. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Nisha Bass
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best Black Forest cake he's ever had. Thank you for the recipe!


Md_shohagh_islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out beautifully. It was so delicious that it was gone in no time. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Rashid Rao
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This Black Forest cake was a hit at my party! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was perfect. I especially loved the moist chocolate cake layers. I will definitely be making this cake again!