Black Forest Gateau with Step by Step Pictures. Two version of the popular black forest cake recipe shared in this post. This black forest gateau is best ever. Black Forest Cake has a delicious cake with cherries and whipped cream and chocolate ganache.
Black forest gateau
This chocolate cake taste so moist and rich. The cake itself is super dense and chocolaty. If you are looking for a best chocolate cake recipe then your search ends here. This chocolate cake is everything you want in a chocolate cake.
About this Recipe
The Black Forest cake, also known as The Black Forest gateau, is a chocolate sponge cake with a rich cherry filling that is based on the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, which translates as Black Forest Cherry-torte.; The Black Forest cake is typically made up of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with
whipped cream and cherries.
What is Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake is typically made up of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. It's topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. Sour cherries are used both between the layers and to decorate the top in some European traditions. Kirschwasser, a clear
spirit made from sour cherries, is traditionally added to the cake.
This chocolate cake is
1)Rich
2)Moist
3)Fluffy
4)Light and soft
5)Chocolaty
6)Super dark and super chocolaty
The cake has a whipped cream frosting all over it. The cake has cherries in between cakes which makes it more tasty.
Why is it called the Black Forest cake?
The dessert does not take its name from the Black Forest mountain range in southwestern Germany. According to one school of thought, the name derives from the regions specialty liquor, Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser), which is distilled from tart cherries.
Ingredients for Best Black Forest Cake Recipe
All Purpose Flour / Maida :
Maida requires more oil or butter when baking or cooking because it is lighter and rises faster, which is why bakers prefer maida to atta. All-purpose flour can be used for a variety of tasks, including baking, cooking, coating meats and vegetables, and thickening sauces and gravies. To manufacture all-purpose flour, a blend of
hard wheat (which has more gluten) and soft wheat is crushed together.
Cocoa Powder :
Cocoa powder is primarily used as a flavouring agent in baked goods such as cookies, ice cream, dairy drinks, and cakes. Aside from flavouring, it is also used in the production of coatings for confectioners or frozen desserts. Cocoa powder is also used in the beverage industry, for example, to make chocolate milk.
Egg :
Raw eggs have a fairly bland flavour, but those who are more sensitive to them may find them overpowering. Because egg yolks are mostly fats, they have a buttery flavour, are very creamy, and have a smooth mouthfeel.
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Black Forest Gateau Recipe | Black Forest Cake Recipe | How to Make Black Forest Cake at Home
Ingredients
FOR CAKE:
- All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 ¾ cup 210 grams
- Sugar - 1 ¾ cup 350 grams
- Cocoa Powder - ¾ cup 90 grams
- Baking Soda - 2 tsp
- Baking powder - 1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Eggs - 2
- Yogurt / Curd - 1 cup 240 ml
- Hot Water - ½ cup 120 ml
- Vegetable Oil - ½ cup 120 ml
FOR GANACHE:
- Cream - ¼ cup
- Chocolate - 150 grams
FOR DECORATING:
- Whipping Cream - 500 ml I used frozen non dairy whipped topping
- Icing Sugar - 2 tblsp use sugar if you are using normal cream
- Cherries - 1 can
(MY 1 CUP MEASURES 240 ML)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Line three 8 inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease well with oil.
- Make cake batter. Take sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Add in eggs, curd, oil, vanilla and use a electric beater to mix. Add hot water and mix well.
- Divide the batter between the cake pans and bake in oven for 20 to 25 mins. Remove and cool completely.
- Unmould and set aside.
- Drain the canned cherry and set aside the syrup.
- Melt cream and chocolate in microwave for 30 seconds. Mix till smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Whip some cream with sugar till thick and fluffy.
- Deseed cherries and set aside.
- Take a cake stand. Place cake in the cake stand. Brush top with syrup.
- Top with cherries. Top with cream and spread evenly.
- Top with another cake, brush top with syrup and cherries. Top with cream and spread.
- Place cake. Brush top with syrup. Top with cream and spread evenly all over cake. Smooth the cake.
- Fill cream in piping bag and pipe over cake.
- Spoon chocolate sauce on top.
- drizzle on sides too.
- Place cherries on top.
- Chill the cake for few hours.
- Slice and serve.
Video
Version 1: Black Forest Cake Recipe
1)Take all ingredients
2)Take sugar
3)Add in flour
4)Add in cocoa powder
5)Add in salt
6)Add in baking powder
7)Add in baking soda
8)Mix well
9)Add in eggs
10)Add in oil
12)Add in yogurt
13)Mix using a blender
14)Add in hot water
15)Add in vanilla
18)Mix well
19)Line 3 8 inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease sides with oil
20)Pour batter in
21)Bake till done
22)Separate cherries from syrup
23)Make ganache. Take cream and chocolate in a bowl
24)Melt it in microwave for 30 seconds
25)Place a cake in a plate
26)Brush top with syrup
27)Top with cherries
28)Top with cream
29)Repeat this
30)Frost the whole cake
31)Pipe cream on top, drizzle chocolate sauce on the sides
32)Place cherries.. Chill the cake in fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
33)Slice and serve.
Version 2: Black Forest Cake Recipe
This is a two layered black forest cake recipe.
Hai Guys. This weekend got over so soon. I feel like it vanished in minutes. Took lots of rest and got refreshed to start another tiring week from tomorrow. I even had a quick homemade Chocolate facial now to get totally freshen up.
This is a special Black Forest cake which I baked for my sister Anusha’s Friend. Actually this is the first I cake I baked since I started my baking business. I have a post on black forest cake already,But this cake came out better than the previous one. So I am deleting my previous post. So hope you like it.
Preparation Time :1 Hour
Baking Time : 25 to 30 mins
Chilling Time : 4 hours or overnight
Makes : 10 slices
Ingredients for Black forest cake
- All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 cup / 120 grams
- Sugar - ¾ cup / 150 grams
- Unsalted Butter - 150 grams Soft
- Eggs - 3
- Baking Powder - 1 tsp
- Salt - ¼ tsp
- Cocoa Powder - ½ cup / 55 grams
- Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp
- Whipped Cream as needed (RECIPE HERE)
- Cherries - 1 cup chopped + few whole for topping
- Syrup that comes with cherry as needed for soaking cake
- Chocolate Curls and Shaving as needed
How to Make Black Forest Cake
- Preheat oven to 170 Degree C.First prepare the cake tins by applying butter on the bottom and sides and dusting some flour on the tin and remove the excess. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Take butter in a bowl, add in sugar and vanilla. Use a beater to whip this till fluffy. Add in eggs and whip again till fluffy.Now add in the sifted dry ingredients and fold gently.
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Tip this in the tins and place this in the oven.Bake for 25 mins.Check the cake by inserting a knife in it, if the knife comes out clean then the cake is ready.Remove the cake from the oven and let the cake cool for 15 min.
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Now invert the cake from tine and set aside to cool down.
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Now drain the cherries from tin and reserve the juice in which they are packed. Remove the seeds from the cherries and break them into small pieces.
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Whip the icing ingredients together until peak stage is formed.(ie)if you take the beater out, it forms a peak without folding over.
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Now Take a plate, place a cake over it, cover the sides with parchment paper. Now brush the cake with the juice generously.
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Take this whipping cream and apply between each slice and add a generous layer of chopped cherries and cover the entire cake with icing..
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Decorate the cake with cherries, chocolate sprinkles or chocolate shards.
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Chill the cake for 3 to 4 hours or over night in the refrigerator. Slice and Enjoy.
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| Take your cake ingredients |
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| oil two cake pan and dust it with flour |
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| take flour in a sifter |
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| add in cocoa powder |
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| add salt |
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| and some baking powder |
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| sieve well and set aside |
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| take butter in a bowl |
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| add sugar |
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| add in vanilla |
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| whip till creamy |
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| add in eggs |
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| whip again |
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| now it is fluffy |
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| add in flour mix |
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| whip again |
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| give one good mix so everything is combined |
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| divide the batter between two pans |
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| Bake them |
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| invert them and let it cool down |
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| Meanwhile shave some chocolates using a peeler |
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| i also took some chocolate semia |
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Whip up some cream..USE THIS RECIPE
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| Take your cherries |
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| open them up |
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| remove the seeds from the and break them into pieces |
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| use the juice to soak the cake |
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| place the cake in a plate and cover with parchment paper |
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| brush the cake with the juice |
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| soak them well |
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| spoon some cream over it |
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| spread them evenly |
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| place few cherries over it |
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| cover with another cake, you have to soak this with syrup as well, forgot to take pics |
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| spoon some cream over it |
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| cover the entire cake |
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| cover the sides as well |
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| now the cake is completely frosted |
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| remove the parchment off |
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| take your chocolate semia |
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| sprinkle all over the sides |
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| take a piping bag |
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| fill with whip cream |
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| make little designs |
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| top with chocolate shavings |
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| and some white chocolate curls as well |
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| sprinkle some chocolate semia over it |
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| top with some cherries |
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| chill for 3 to 4 hours |
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| serve |
swapna
Delicious cake....love it!!
Kathleen
Love all those delicious layers!
cajunlicious
Great photos! I could dive right into this cake!
Suhaina
wow..u have done it so perfectly...wish i could grab a piece from it right now...wonderful recipe..
girlichef
Oh, it's so beautiful! And I just love chocolate and cherries together.
Ivy and Elephants
Looks stunning! Patti
Mari
I love the chocolaty facial tip, and of course the cake, it look yummy 🙂
Teresa Blackburn
Beautiful, beautiful....beautiful cake.
Martina
Brilliant! How did you make the decorations on top? and how did you transport the cake? Was it a cake box?
Aarthi
@Martina I used piping bag to make those decoration. And yes it is trasported in a cake box.
Nandini
Were u able to whip amul cream ? I tried yesterday and it was full liquid.
Aarthi
@NandiniNo i was able to whip amul cream, it will take some time to whip it. So keep going and you will get it right. If it is not working for you, when you use amul cream beat the thicker part alone and drain off the excess runny liquid
gayathri
the cake looks mouthwatering 🙂 could you please tell me if u used amul ""fresh cream"" that comes in blue tetrapack or some other cream from amul ? whipping cream is reeeely hard to find in kerala please help ...
Aarthi
@gayathriYes i used amul fresh cream, i opened the pack, drained the watery stuff, used the thicker part alone. added some sugar and beat it till it gets thick. It takes quite a long time though.
Vidyalakshmi Sankaran
Is it possible to make this black forest cake without eggs?
I mean any alternative for eggs?
Aarthi
@Vidyalakshmi Sankaranyou can use my eggless chocolate cake recipe to make this cake
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2012/05/eggless-moist-chocolate-cake-no-butter.html
Anonymous
Was it soft without any bakng powder?
Aarthi
@Anonymous For this particular cake, the dense and juicyness of cake taste good.
carol
Nice recipe however reading your notes regarding Amul cream, sorry to say it does not work,I tried several boxes from the store but all that comes out from the Amul boxes was a thin trickle of thick milk, hardly any cream content is visible, I would suggest for other bakers to try any better brand like KDD or nestles as their cream is much thicker in consistency.
Aarthi
@carolHow i use amul cream is, drain the watery part from the amul tub. Take the thick part alone in a bowl and keep whipping using a electric blender till it is little thick, then add some icing sugar and vanilla and whisk till it is thick and forms stiff peak.
Amul fresh cream takes lots of time to get thick, So there are chances of the whisk getting heated. So i keep the mixing bowl and the beater attachment which i use to whisk in freezer for a whole night. Then use that to whisk the cream, this way the cream gets thicker faster. And also you have to add sugar once the thick has turned slight creamy or it wont get thick.
Right now i dont use amul cream, i use store bought whipping cream powder. But in this recipe i uses amul fresh cream.
rohini murthy
Hi Aarthi,
I am a big fan of ur cooking. I tried this on my husband's birthday and it came out very nice.
I encounter some problems,
My came crust becomes too had , and when I chop it off half of the cake goes wasting. I preheat the oven for 180 degrees for 10 min and bake it for 35-40 min, until its completely baked.
can I know the proper consistency of the batter? what might gone wrong.
Secondly, About wipping cream, which one do you use, I don't get any except Amul, I used that only and it took a lot more time. still I was not satisfied with the consistency of the cream.
Please reply.
Regards,
Rohini Prashanth
Aarthi
@rohini murthy the cake batter consistency should not be too thick. It should be smooth.
You must have over baked the cake. And regarding the cream, check the above comment.
Amruta Panigrahi
Hi Aarthi,
I love all your dishes, i love your blog & specially the pictorial presentation its just a superb idea... thank you so much 🙂
now coming to this black forest cake which i made yesterday for my best friends birthday it was good my friend loved it but i was not satisfied with the final result of the cake because after baking in the tin it did not came out of the tin ... it was stuck.. badly stuck
🙁 & you have not added baking powder in it ? is it because we have added eggs to it? please please reply to my question i will try to send you the picture of my black forest cake.
Keep rocking 🙂
Aarthi
@Amruta Panigrahi Glad you tried and liked my cake.
And regarding your query.
1)You must have not prepared the cake tin properly. You should butter the cake tin generously, dust it with flour and tap it to coat all sides. This will create a nonstick like layer in the tin and your cake should slide off easily. Next time if you are scared you can line the base of the tin with parchment paper and butter it and the sides generously.This way your cake will just pop off.
2) And the baking powder is not added because of the 6 eggs. Foaming up the eggs will create a airyness and make the cake soft.
Vidyalakshmi Sankaran
Hi Aarthi
I tried this recipe.It came out really well and tasted too good!!
I just used the same measurements as you mentioned. Only thing is ,it did not raise much.I dont know why?!
Regards,
Vidya
Madhu
Hi aarthi, do u suggest me in buying a cake tin with removable bottom or normal non- stick one is good enough. For removable bottoms, does the batter leaks or not? I came to know from one of ur posts that removable bottoms are good for cheescakes. And also i have a convection oven so, is it good to purchase a square tin or round tin.
Aarthi
@Vidyalakshmi SankaranHai Vidya, this cake wont raise much, it will be little thinner, but the taste will be really good..
Aarthi
@Madhu
Hai Madhu, removable bottom cake tins are good for making cheesecakes, normal ones are good for cake. Square pans are great for making brownies..round cake pan is good if you make cakes and frost it. Hope you got the idea..
jenefer
Hi akka I prepared black forest cake for my sis birthday its comes out nicely thank you for your recipie
Anonymous
Hiii.. the cake is looking delicious and can i use 400 ml of amul cream means 2 cartons and also can i try it with baking powder.... please rply .. i am new at baking
Aarthi
@AnonymousYes u can use
Zee
Hi Aarthi,
Your recipes are too good! I specially appreciate the pictorials you painstakingly put up for each recipe. They are a big help. Thank you!
A question regarding this cake. You have mentioned 50 gms maida for this cake. Is that really sufficient? Cause as you mentioned it comes up to only 1/2 cup approximately.
Aarthi
@ZeeYes it is enough.
suji
Hi arthi...can we use cream cheese icing instead of above mentioned icing ...thank u reply pls
Aarthi
@sujiIf you like that frosting you can use..but it wont taste like blackforest.
Anonymous
Hiii Aarthi.....
your recipes are too good. I have to ask u a question. Baking first time so......
Can i use Stainless Steel utencils for baking in my convection oven. I don't have baking pans. Please reply soon . It's urgent....
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes u can use steel
rasheed ruqaiya
Hi Aarthi akka... i tried out this cake. But it did not turn out well for me. It was a total flop.The cake was stuck to the tin and it did not rise at all.I delayed in adding up the ingriedients in each stage.Is it because of that? And moreover the cream was a great flop. I used the cream which my mother store it in the fridge that is taken from natural fresh cow's milk. The cream when beaten did not turn well. PLease help me out akka.
Aarthi
@rasheed ruqaiyayes it may be because of that. and u have to use store bought cream not homemade
Neethu
Hai aarthi,
I am also planning to make this cake for a birthday celebration. can u please tell me how many pieces will i get from this recipe with same amount of ingredients?
Aarthi
@Neethuyou wil get around 8 to 10 slices
Neethu
one more thing. do we have to use cooking chocolate for garnishing?
Aarthi
@Neethuyou can use any chocolate
Anonymous
hi aarti
can u tel plz it is necessary to beat the butter and sugar for cake in in glass bowl . actuaaly my cake is alwsys dense and not risen beacuse i beat butter in plastic bowl . nd butter is not fulffy nd risen.
Anonymous
hi aarti
can u tel plz it is necessary to beat the butter and sugar for cake in in glass bowl . actuaaly my cake is alwsys dense and not risen beacuse i beat butter in plastic bowl . nd butter is not fulffy nd risen.
Anonymous
Hii arthi.wgich brand of chocolate did u use for decorating your cake?
zairabi
Can u post some receipes for ramzan
Aarthi
@Anonymousi used morde cooking chocolate
Aarthi
@Anonymousbutter has to be very soft when beating that gives you fluffy texture. Beat it for quite a some time to get fluffy texture. Bowl is not a issue
Rufeena
Hi aarthi.... Your cake looks sooo tempting... The pictures are also excellent.. I appreciate your patience and hardwork. The step by step photos are of great use for a beginner like me.
Can I bake this as one big cake and cut it horizontally into two instead of baking two separate ones? And if yes, how should I change my baking time and temperature?
Also can I cook the cake in a pressure cooker? I don't have an oven and I really wish to try this.
Also please tell me which oven is best to buy, convection, otg or microwave?
Hope you will answer to my queries. Thanks in advance...
Aarthi
@Rufeenaif u try to bake as one cake, it will take lot of time. and top may get burnt. in my opinion OTG is best
Kousar
My measuring cup is 237 ml.
Is it ok. Will it give me the same results ??
Aarthi
@Kousaryes u can use
mona parekh
Hi Aarthi, I am a regular reader of your blog. I really appreciate your work on recipe. Today I tried this cake n it's come out perfectly. Got many praises from my hubby n family. Thanks a lot. That all because of u. U r really an amazing person. Jeep posting more n more recipe. Thanks
mona parekh
Hi Aarthi, I am a regular reader of your blog. I really appreciate your work on recipe. Today I tried this cake n it's come out perfectly. Got many praises from my hubby n family. Thanks a lot. That all because of u. U r really an amazing person. Jeep posting more n more recipe. Thanks
Anonymous
Hi aarthi is it 6 eggs or 3 eggs
In recipe u mentioned 3 eggs in comments u said 6 eggs.want to make it today can u pls tell me.
Can u also tell me cup measurement for 150grms butter
Aarthi
@Anonymousfollow the written part of the recipe. it is 3 eggs and not 6
abi abinaya
Hi Aarthi,
I tried ur recipe for this new year...
It came out very well...
My husband praised me a lot...
Thank you so much for the best recipe...
safinamubarak
Hinaarthi.mthanks fr de receip..am planning to bake fr my hubby bday..pls tell me how
Did u bake dis .. .is this in microwave oven... if so pls tell me how.. m starter...thanks yaa
Aarthi
@safinamubaraki baked this in OTG oven
Anonymous
Hi aarthi
I dint understood the soaking procedure.. Also how to take the cherry juice. Please reply
Aarthi
@Anonymousthe cherry juice is the juice whch comes in the can along with the cherries, you can drain it off
khadhija
Can I bake it in cooker
Aarthi
@khadhijayes u can bake
Anonymous
can I use oil instead of butter for the cake?
Aarthi
no butter is what gives the texture
Pavithra K
Hi Arthi, I am great fan of yours, I started baking looking at ur cake recipes, till now I have baked 6 cake chocolate rum, mud, orange moist, black forest, but have failed in all 🙁 the mid of the cake falls down, n inside its like molten lava, while sides of d cake is soft n fine, I have followed the perfect measurements,steps as u have mentioned, please do reply where could I be wrong I am using LG charcoal microwave. Waiting for your response.
Aarthi
I think u are using small pan. the batter poured in the cake should never come half way above the pan
Rakshit Mirg
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Anonymous
Tried this recipe yesterday night and kept in fridge. Reports are coming from home that the crowd visiting fridge are more 🙂 Hope some thing will be left for me to taste 🙂
Thank you for this yummy recipe
VIJI SASIDHARAN
How many inches cake pans are used?
aki
hi arthi...can i use more eggs for this ?
aki
can i use more eggs for this recep ? how mush egg maximum i can use for this measurement ?
Anonymous
Hi akka. where can i buy cherries? can i buy online??
refayarouf refaya
Can I use this cake batter in pressure cooker?
Soumita Biswas
hello, love ur cakes. pls tell I will do this black forest in microwave at 180 degree in convection, can it be done
Aarthi
yes u can cook this in convection microwave
nita bhat
AarthiDi , could you please tell me what is the size of the cake tin used ?
Ambika Rathinam
what is the size of the Tin you used?? can i use the same measurements to bake using a 9inch pan
Aarthi
yes 9 inch would be perfect. i used 8 inch
hiddensid
this was a nice blog and nicely explained with the help of images
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CakenGifts India
Thankyou soooo much it provided us awesome black forest cake it was too simple for understanding.
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Pratibha
Hai mam I tried it and tasted very well. When I took out from the fridge it became very hard. I kept in the fridge for one night. Is it too long or any other mistake? Please reply
Geethu
Hi, i tried this twice and it tasted good. But the batter was very thick. Why is it so?what can i do for that?The cake came out well but it was little hard when taken out from fridge next day. What was the mistake?please reply.
Aarthi
You can always add little milk to thin the batter. YOu have to soak the cake well in the syrup before icing. this way it will stay moist.
Divya Malhotra
I will definitely try this cake for mothers day as it is around the corner. My mom would love a black forest cake or any chocolate cake. Actually, it's hard to find out someone who deliver cakes at midnight in Mumbai.
myfloristdelhi
I really liked the post and will surely be making this cake for my mom soon. Still in case you are not able to make cake you can order it online with myfloristdelhi.
Richard
Nice recipe. I'm definitely gonna try this.
Akshat
Simply amazing. Delicious article. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Laya
Hey Aarthi, this looks delicious can I make this without eggs?
Aarthi
You should check my eggless black forest cake https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/eggless-black-forest-cake-recipe/