Name: Authentic Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: *For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:**; 7 large eggs (room temperature); 200 grams granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 150 grams all-purpose flour; 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 30 grams unsalted butter (melted and cooled); *For the Filling and Topping:**; 800 grams jarred sour cherries (Morello cherries), pitted and drained; 150 grams granulated sugar (for cherries); 4 tablespoons Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps), divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water); 750 milliliters heavy whipping cream (very cold); 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for cream); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream); 200 grams dark chocolate (shaved or curls for garnish)

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte 🇩🇪 Germany

Black Forest cherry cake with layers of chocolate sponge, cherries, and cream.

German Cake

Made with

Chocolate sponge cherries and cream

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