Black Forest Cake Recipes

Typically, Black Forest gateau consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. It is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. In some European traditions, sour cherries are used both between the layers and for decorating the top. Read more...


This recipe delivers a classic version of the original Black Forest cake with whipped cream frosting and cherry topping.

12 servings | 662 cals
Chef: Linda Greer

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Layers of cream, cherry and chocolate make this a lip-smacking creation.
To prep 0:30 | To cook 1:00 | Ingredients 9 | Difficulty CAPABLE COOKS | Servings 8
Chef: Kathy Knudsen
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Devil's food cake mix makes it easy to prepare an impressive, tasty torte that perfectly pairs chocolate and cherries.
Prep Time 25 min | Total Time 2 hr 15 min | Servings 12

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Under all the whipped cream icing of the Black Forest cake are three layers of chocolate génoise soaked in kirsch.

Yield Serves 8
Chef: Hubert Keller

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You can't beat a classic cake - and Mary's crowd pleasing chocolate gâteau makes a wonderful make-ahead dessert for special occasions.
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour | Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour | Makes 1 large cake
Chef: Mary Berry
Read more at BBC Food Recipes

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