![]() ![]() Because the kind of sour cherries, dark morello, used for making the original Kirschwasser were grown only in Black Forest. It is named after the Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser) which is believed to have originated in the region. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well blended. Gradually beat the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, oil, and vanilla. Maybe it's because he is German and it is a German cake and I do not know so much about it!? But, oh well, what will I not do for love! □ It turned out not so bad after all (or so he said) and at least I learned from the experience.Īnd now, 4 years (and a lot of baking cakes) later, I am more confident to share it here and just in time for Valentine's Day too! If you like an easier but equally lovely and delicious dessert, then check out my previous post on Panna Cotta for Valentine!Ī little info! The Black Forest cake is not actually named after Black Forest, the mountainous region in southwest Germany, like everyone thinks (that included me). To make the cake: Combine the cocoa, flour, sugar, buttermilk powder, cake enhancer, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This classic, German, cherry-filled chocolate cake, a masterpiece of cherry brandy-soaked pastry engineering. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Schwarzwlder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake). Top with about of the whipped cream, then cover with the halved cherries. For the dough, mix flour with cocoa and baking powder, and add the remaining ingredients. Place one layer of chocolate cake onto a cake stand and brush on the juice from your cherries. Prepare cake batter according to package directions pour over the marshmallows. Preheat oven to 200 C (180 C circulating air). I've been only a couple of months in Germany and Armin requested Black Forest cake for his birthday. Directions Sprinkle marshmallows in a greased 13x9-in. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the canned sour cherry water, kirsch, and sugar to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and canned sour cherry water and set aside. The first time I made this cake, I was still fairly new at baking. Pour the cake batter into a parchment paper-lined baking pan and bake. ![]() It is a clear fruit brandy made from sour cherries and without it, it does not really qualify as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. I had Black Forest cakes before in the Philippines (mostly from Goldilocks), but believe me, it's not the same! The original Black Forest cake has Kirschwasser in it. Now, here is a classic! The Black Forest Cake or Black Forest Gateau (British) or what is known here, in Germany where it originated, " Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte" which literally means Black forest cherry torte. ![]()
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