Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte)

Origin:

Created in Germany’s Black Forest region, early 20th century.

Famous Variations:

• White Forest Cake (uses white chocolate)

• Mini Black Forest cupcakes

Key Ingredients:

• Chocolate sponge cake

• Whipped cream

• Cherries

• Kirsch (cherry brandy)

Cooking Time:

• Preparation: 40 minutes

• Baking: 30 minutes

• Assembly: 20 minutes

• Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

Cooking Method:

Bake chocolate layers, soak with kirsch, layer with whipped cream and cherries.

Famous In:

Germany, especially Baden-Württemberg region.