Black Forest Gateau — Chocolate sponge, sour cherries, and billowy cream.
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook Or Set
- 30 min + cool
Ingredients for Black Forest Gateau
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) flour
- 3/4 cup (65 g) cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, whipped
- 2 cups (340 g) sour cherries
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) cherry syrup
How to Make Black Forest Gateau
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch pans.
- Combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, and oil, then whisk in hot coffee.
- Bake 26-30 minutes and cool. Split layers if desired.
- Brush cake with cherry syrup; layer with whipped cream and cherries.
- Coat with cream and chill 1 hour before slicing.
Cinema Finish
Crown with evenly spaced cream rosettes, cherries, and dark chocolate shards.
Source: 50 Luxury Desserts, pages 20