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Black Forest Gateau (chocolate)
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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A classic german dessert of chocolate sponge layered with cream and cheeries.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
1 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 chocolate cake (6")
For The Chantilly Cream
1 1/4 cups (250 grams) unbeaten whipped cream , chilled
4 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
To Be Mixed Into A Soaking Syrup
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cherry liquer (optional)
1/2 cup water
For The Filling
1 1/2 cups cherries , deseeded
For The Garnish
6 cherries , deseeded
1/4 cup beaten whipped cream
Method
For the chantilly cream
- Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla essence and whisk till soft peaks form.
- Keep refrigerated till required.
How to proceed
- Slice the chocolate cake horizontally into 2 equal parts.
- Soak trhe bottom layer of the chocolate cake with half the soaking syrup.
- Spread half the chantilly cream on the soaked layer of the cake.
- Place half the cherries on top and sandwich with the second layer of the chocolate cake.
- Soak witrh the remaining soaking syrup and spread the remaining chantilly cream on top.
- Garnish with the remaining cherries, chocolate curls and beaten whipped cream swirls as shown in the above picture.
Tips
You can also use grated chocolate to garnish thte cake. Sprinkle it on the sides as well as on the top.
Black Forest Gateau (chocolate) recipe with step by step photos
