Black Forest cake is a classic favourite with a few simple elements: chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries and chocolate. Although the traditional German black forest cake recipe (forest torte) contains Kirsch, a cherry liquor, it is common nowadays to find black forest cakes without alcohol.
Black Forest cake is a classic favourite with a few simple elements: chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries and chocolate. Although the traditional German black forest cake recipe (forest torte) contains Kirsch, a cherry liquor, it is common nowadays to find black forest cakes without alcohol.
Be sure to use QL Omega eggs for this black forest cake recipe. They contain 50% less cholesterol than ordinary eggs and taste great. As the name suggests they also contain high levels of Omega 3, which is really important for maintaining a healthy body.
Ingredients
Chocolate sponge | ||
|---|---|---|
| 115 g | chocolate sponge mix | |
| 115 g | QL Omega Eggs (about 2 full eggs) | |
| 25 g | water | |
| 30 g | vegetable oil | |
Ganache topping | ||
| 55 g | dark chocolate | |
| 50 g | whipping cream | |
Other ingredients | ||
| 1 can | dark pitted cherries, chilled | |
| 150 g | non-dairy whip topping | |
| Fresh cherries / mixed berries / extra canned cherries (for decoration) | ||
Method
- To make the sponge, preheat oven to 180C. Line a 6-inch round tin with parchment paper.
- Using a mixer, whisk together the sponge mix, QL Omega eggs and water until pale and thick. This should take 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fold in the oil.
- Transfer the batter to the tin and bake for 30 minutes or until done.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack. Chill until ready to use.
- To make the ganache, melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Mix in the whipping cream.
- To assemble, drain the cherries thoroughly.
- Whip the cream.
- Slice the cake into 3 layers.
- Sandwich the cake layers with the whipped cream and cherries, ending with a layer of cake. Spread ganache over the top cake layer. Decorate with fresh cherries, mixed berries or extra canned cherries. Chill until ready to serve.
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