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Black Forest
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
30 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Makes
8 null
Ingredients
1 Large Fatless Sponge Mixture
1 small can (450 grams) cherries
1 tbsp strawberry jam
300 gms fresh cream
4 to 5 tbsp powdered sugar
1 recipe Shortcrust Pastry (using 55 grams plain flour (maida) and 55 grams cold butter)
2 tbsp rum or brandy or kirsch
grated dark chocolate for decoration
Method
- Stone the cherries. Keep aside 3 tablespoons of the syrup and add the rum to it.
- Bake the sponge mixture in a well-greased and dusted 175 mm. (7") diameter tin.
- Cool the cake and trim form the top and bottom.
- Cut the cake into 2 horizontally.
- Sprinkle the syrup over the cake parts. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry dough to 175 mm. (7") diameter and bake in a hot oven at 450°F for 10 minutes.
- Cool the pastry.
- Apply a thin layer of jam over the pastry.
- Put one part of the cake over the pastry.
- Beat the cream with the sugar until very thick.
- Spread a little cream over the cake, arrange the cherries on top and spread a thick layer (at least 12 mm. (1/2")) of cream over the cherries. Chill in the freezer compartment of a refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Put the other cake part on top, spread the remaining cream and decorate with grated chocolate and cherries.
- Chill the cake.
- Serve cold.
Black Forest recipe with step by step photos
Radha Hoizal
March 13, 2025, midnight
I saw this recipe on the video and was very much impressed and hence tried it out on my mom's birthday which fell on 2nd oct.It is almost a gift that a daughter can give for her mom who has struggled all through her life to settle the life of a daughter.Always mom is very precious.Anything in this world can purchased but a love of a mother can never be purchased.This can be a good tribute to a lovely mom.This lady has given and given up many things to bring us up so at least we can do something good for her,at least bring a smile on her face!Try this yummy cake for your mom.....(the beloved lady)
