Black Forest cake are the English names for the German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, literally "Black Forest cherry-torte", where it originated. Learn the recipe of Black Forest Cake by vahchef.
- Preheat oven to 350deg;. Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) cake pans.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla about 10 minutes until very thick and fluffy. Addin chocolate and flour alternately ending with flour.
- Bake in prepared pans 10 to 15 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
- Boil sugar and water 5 minutes. Cool, then addliqueur. Poke layers; brush with syrup.
- Beat powdered sugar and butter until well blended. Beat in egg yolk until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Also add cherry liqueur.
- Spread bottom layer with half of the filling. Place 3/4 cup of the cherries evenly on top. Put second layer on and repeat. Put on third layer.
- Gently add powdered sugar into whipped cream. Frost top and sides of cake. Arrange remaining cherries on top and press chocolate into sides reserving a few for top of cake.
Chill until ready to serve.