Black Forest Cake

[@akimiralte6097]

Baked this day before yesterday for my mom's 1st birthday in Heaven (31st July). She was a baker and her grandchildren looked forward to every birthdays with her cake. This year I had to bake without her supervision (I am not into baking). This cake comes out really good and my niece and nephews devoured it! God bless you all.

[@jleib]

Hi! Did you use the cherry brandy or cherries for the syrup?

[@cynthiawright9907]

Made this for my daughter...TONS of compliments!! Harder to make than it looks, but soooo worth the effort! One of the best tasting cakes I’ve ever had. Thanks John!

[@duckstan2018]

I am a huge fan of Black Forest cakes in fact I have it every birthday. I thought I wouldn't have had it this year , but now I can ask my parents to make it for me . Thank you so much John

[@PreppyKitchen]

My Pleasure!

[@AminM-1]

@@PreppyKitchen Nice

[@CatsPajamas23]

❤️

[@sanjeevchoudhary7716]

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[@Honeybear0488]

me too.. now i can make it for myself too :-D

[@ericmgarrison]

I taught Culinary Arts at the Governor's Academy for German, and am SO SO SO SO SO glad to see you using Kirsch. I can't imagine the whipped cream without it (and I say this as a lifelong non-drinker).

[@silverbluemoonshine]

I'm from Germany and just made a blackforest cake -Schwarzwälderkirschtorte- last weekend! We make it only a little different: cakes here are rather the 8inch 2 layer version and actually we bake one cake and cut it in2 or 3 layers. I didnt use fresh cherrys because you only have them a very short time in the year, we use sour cherrys in a glass and bring it to a boil with the juice and the starch, the kirsch comes in after the boiling. (And you can keep a little bit juice from the cherrys instead of water for the syrup.) And you said, the whipped cream will not be stable without the whole cherrys: in Germany we use a powder to stabalize cream, its made of one part powdered sugar and one part starch to put in to the cream before whipping (1 teaspoon per 200g cream). This way my cake was firm even 2 days later.

[@DeekshaMakholiya]

Omg... This really helps. Thank you so much.🥰☘️

[@naziaahmad2396]

@@DeekshaMakholiyastarch means?

[@johnkeiser157]

Danke Schon! I am attempting to recreate the cake we had in Triberg a few weeks ago. We managed to find Kirschewasser liquor. With preppy kitchens help and your pointers I am sure we can get this tasting authentic

[@lilywhitepurity]

USA powdered sugar is a 1:1 sugar to starch ratio.

[@N0V4K5]

Ingredients: For the Cake ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g ▢ 1 1/2 cup sugar 300g ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter 227g, room temperature ▢ 1 cup buttermilk 236mL ▢ 1/2 cup cocoa powder 58g ▢ 1/2 tsp baking powder 2g ▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda 3g ▢ 1 tsp salt 5g ▢ 1 tbsp coffee 15mL ▢ 2 eggs ▢ 2 egg yolks For the Syrup ▢ 1/2 cup water 120mL ▢ 1/2 cup sugar 100g ▢ 1/3 cup Kirsche For the Whipped Cream Frosting ▢ 1 1/2 pints heavy cream cold ▢ 1/3 cup powdered sugar plus more to taste. ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp Kirsche 22mL For the Assembly ▢ 2 cups cherries plus more for decorating ▢ 1 bittersweet chocolate

[@TheInkPitOx]

Don't forget all the fish shaped stuff

[@yis8fire]

​@@TheInkPitOx finnaly someone who gets it

[@pingpingpingness30]

Can I replace Kirsche with Black Forest liquid flavoring?

[@mads855]

I mean you could also dress cook the liquor so that most of the alcohol leaves ​@@pingpingpingness30

[@ZenithSS..]

I just love how you have alternatives for anything that can go wrong, it helps a lot!!

[@malatya-gw5yl]

Yes

[@Magradon]

I am making this cake for my Dad's 70th birthday in a few days. I'm freaking out because I've never even tasted a black forest cake, but it's his favorite. Wish me luck! Thanks for the video...this cake looks wonderful!

[@Emily-hd9sm]

John: "I love precision!" Me: I love an American normalizing the use of kitchen scales and measurements in grams!!

[@Appaddict01]

You should check out Sugar Geek Show she always uses a scale and includes weight in ounces. sugargeekshow.com/recipe/death-by-chocolate-cake/

[@miaschu8175]

I'm an English teacher. Scales, in the plural, is the common usage of the word in the UK, when referring to weighing instruments. It is also the norm for British bakers to use kitchen scales; cups are imprecise. As is this sentence fragment, "scales when there is more than one"; it should be, "scales when there are more than one".

[@Him.Me.Q.and.P]

@Supr Eme "I am a Professor not a student" haha, sure you are! Even if this is true, it's irrelevant. Not to mention your error in a later comment. Smart ass karma! Edit to add your error(s): "Are you back at your Firm... Is it open?. I have depos this coming week! We'll checking on Monday..." I'll let you find them, since you're a professor, shouldn't be too hard for you.

[@worrystone4109]

Supr Eme Supr Eme how is that wrong? Lmao they meant John has multiple scales. “I love an American normalizing the use of scales and measurements in grams.” Said American is using multiple scales. It’s not grammatically incorrect. If you are a professor (which I sincerely doubt considering your username) then you need to be fired💀

[@kevinh3979]

You do realize Americans have been using weighted measurements forever?

[@juliechildress8905]

I love the combination of chocolate and cherries. Black forest cake is one of my favorites. Scrumptious!

[@lydiachee4800]

I started to watch this channel. Really a delight with precise techniques and see John enjoying himself in his baking. Really nice.

[@floshyflosh9849]

Hey John I’m an eleven year old from Canada and I discovered your channel 2 years ago while I was looking for a vanilla cake and my mom said don’t watch videos I will help you but I disagreed because your videos were calm helpful and entertaining since then I have tried LOTS of your recipes and I just wanted to say thank you so much you have taught me everything thing I know about how to bake and cook. Also can you do an Indian recipe because I am currently craving Indian food and I want to know how to make a dish that’s Indian. Keep up the great work

[@smoothiesandsweets7618]

I don't think I've ever seen a part in John's videos where he wasn't smiling.

[@holdenedwards8506]

It’s infectious!

[@cryssieg6731]

His little mischievous smile when he makes a mess is EVERYTHING to me. I just adore it. His smile in his creme puffs episode when he spills flour takes the cake! 😂🤣

[@angelicaridenour5480]

He has the best smile!!! 😁🥰

[@anesiaandrews214]

That'll be the day we know he's not ok :)

[@kumarthangavel6221]

Wow sir super recipe

[@ginajohnston5104]

I made this cake for my sisters bday. Everyone loved it! Its so light and refreshing and flavorful! Not to rich. I did make a cherry filling for the center, at my sisters request. But everything else i followed per the recipe and it was amazing!

[@livelaughmitski3444]

I'm from Germany and this is so funny because this cake is really traditional here and my grandma makes it REALLY differently 😂😂 But I'm sure this version is really good too! Greetings from Germany :)

[@pineapple423]

G ermanyyy y

[@nina-thi]

What really throws me off is how big the layers are... Like normally they're maybe a third of that

[@isabelleboutin]

In Canada we do it different too. We make a cherry morello jelly with kirsch for between the layers.

[@lz2302]

Die gute alte Schwarzwälder-Kirschtorte🇩🇪🍒

[@stephaniejawara2021]

I’m german, too. And you are right, we make ist in an other way, gut this recipe sounds fine. I like more cherrys in the cake. But i live this Chanel, its amazing to watch.

[@danielgilliland48]

Your communication skills are incredible. All of the information was conveyed in detail and simplicity

[@samirae7602]

"So you don't have any shells or broken dreams to worry about" I really felt that😩

[@shanthageorge7413]

This is the blackforest cake I must bake and show my people and let them eat it. Thank you, John.

[@kalebyazzie]

John... you were the reason I started baking! Your recipes and videos inspire me to start baking more!❤️

[@markg3025]

I love the way they use the little bloopers in the video. One of my favorites is when the stand mixer ate one of the tea towels. Very funny and John was able to muster up a reassuring smile.

[@sweetesthoneybee]

My favorite cake!!!! I love John’s smile. Makes me smile too.

[@NazrinaRashid]

I've baked this cake for my Husband's birthday. It was my first time baking a cake. I'm so glad that i tried your recipe and it turns out very delicious. Everyone loves it. Thank you so much for sharing this easy and yummy recipes ☺️👍

[@monicabermudez8340]

John, I’m so glad I found you. I live for your receipts, if we don’t have a curtain ingredient you always have an alternate.

[@shargunadevii7231]

I double up the cake for a 12inch cake ...turns out very well and very delicious..Thank You sir for the best recipe always

[@nataliajohnson6631]

It looks lovely! Black forest cake is one of my favorite! I make mine with a chocolate genoise sponge, cherries, kirsch, whipping cream, and my personal favorite...Sour cherry jam. It adds a sweet and sour cherry flavor that pairs so well with semisweet chocolate and whipped cream! You should give it a try!

[@mikaylagonzales2321]

He is adorable!!!He is a no nonesense teacher. You’re the best.

[@Nicole-yd8yl]

The only reason I watch his videos, is because he brings positivity !! With taht damn smile !! His expressions, his jolly nature is what his videos are all about !! Love ya ! 💓

[@JeffHower-e7x]

My mom made this cake for my birthday recently. She loves your videos. She added one additional element to this cake that turned out great. She soaked the cherries in the alcohol. It turned out delicious.

[@mahamfateh430]

watching him be so smiley makes me wanna be this happy all the time

[@Greenfields-w2p]

Thank you John - I inquired some months back about possibly having your take on a Black Forest Cake. it doesn’t disappoint! My favorite cake, my favorite recipe! My birthdays from here on out won’t be store bought Black Forest Cake- They all will be made by me with your genius recipe.

[@dharashah4714]

Its commendable how much beauty and perfection your each cake has. The best part is the way you keep smiling throughout the process❤️feels so good just by seeing the video. Also could u pls tell me what can be done to replace egg? I am a vegetarian.

[@heatherjones3972]

This is the prettiest most beautiful black forest cake i have seen - and i've seen many lol. I made a black forest roll cake one day for my husbands birthday because i did not have time to make the layer version. We ate it on our picnic at the beach in October - great memories.

[@liane602]

In Germany we call this “Schwarzwälder kirsch torte “ I used to love having this as a child! ❣️ great video

[@arezourose1]

Yesterday was my husband’s birthday and I made him this cake for the first time following the recipe . It turned out great and looked beautiful, everyone loved it

[@phantomx3.0]

No joke, literally woke up in the middle of the night (last night) and was craving black forest cake! Then, I see this in my suggestions. I'm going to take it as a sign. The universe works in mysterious ways! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to make it! 🖤🙏🏽

[@melbapasan2975]

Following you here in Middle East..I love your jollity in sharing your baking ideas..

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Thanks for the hair dryer tip. I tried to get my chocolate shavings like yours at the end but they came out like yours did before you used the hair dryer. I just gave up after trying 3 different tools to get those shavings. My Black Forest cake came out great nonetheless. By the by (lol)... I have very hot hands. Always have. So messing with chocolate like that usually does become a bit of a mess for me... 😳

[@danafidler8815]

Those cherries are huge!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Just when I'm trying to lose a little weight! Don't worry John, I would never *dessert* you.

[@francesca4050]

I swear u comment that on ALL if his videos! No hate tho, it makes me laugh every time!

[@ramonaearnest4709]

👏

[@jennom2195]

You're adorable❤❤❤

[@yata3826]

Never gonna give you up Never gonna around And hurt you

[@wezzle8287]

I like your videos I'll subscribe to Passion for food

[@ez7027]

I made this! It came out delicious! If I ever make it again I'm going to use SIGNIFICANTLY more syrup. That was the best part!

[@yamilettorres2436]

I just made it and it turned out great! My family and i loved it, thank you for sharing this amazin recipe

[@Unlaei]

I just got the layers out of the oven qnd they are so incredible, they smell so chocolaty and are firm and plump ??? Its gonna be delicious

[@schreingeiss]

I like how you don't waste any ingredients. Like when you spoke about how to use your extra whites or the last little bit of flour from the pans. It's refreshing!

[@ianward3832]

John's THE go to guy for fantastic baking. So informative.

[@spongebob826]

I tried the pizza dough recipe last week and my family fell in love 😍❤️ thank you so much.

[@wmjtalkington]

I made it! I just wish I had trusted you about the syrup. It looked like so much and now I understand why! It needed just a touch more of cherry flavor. Thank you!!

[@charliebarnes7514]

A trick that I learned from Natasha's Kitchen to stabilize the whipped cream is to add a little instant vanilla pudding mix. I add a heaping tablespoon per pint. This helps keep the structure and prevents the cream from 'weeping'. It's especially useful for cream pies.

[@Buzzoit]

Maybe ever a little cream of tarter?

[@charliebarnes7514]

Cream of Tartar has a bit of a tangy flavor. The instant pudding has a slight sweet and vanilla flavor. There's so little being used you're not changing the flavor profile at all.@@Buzzoit

[@danis7223]

Best part of this video is watching and listening to John for almost 18 minutes 👌

[@_ray_4]

I just realized I’ve been watching you for over a year, and wow haha still enjoy your videos like the first day! Greetings from Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@roulstons3]

I love the idea of doing 6in cakes. Just enough to feed the family without tons of leftovers. This way I can make more smaller cakes!!!! Love your videos.

[@Zimkuki]

Iam tryng to open up a store for cake.. i dont know iam scared of everything, my insecurities started when my dad hung up my called when i mention. All I asked was him to bless me. My dream is to have a store in a friendly neighbourhood.

[@breawycker]

I wish you so much luck, friend!❤

[@jslezak57]

Again, love your recipes. One thing that I tried that really made a difference with the whipped cream.... I used Martha Stewart's recipe for "stabilized whipped cream" using a small amount of gelatin. It was outstanding! The cream never deflated and stayed stable in the fridge for several days - no weeping or breaking down.

[@Martine-Maria]

I have some trust issues when it comes to baking - let's face it, there are many blogs with mediocre or bad recipes - but now I know you're the real deal. I don't even have to bake it to know this is só good! So far I just watched your videos for fun, and obviously because you're adorable, but I'm definitely going to make this! And then try all your other recipes :)

[@fpacheco9]

Black Forest Cake, another delicious treat that is easy to make and is actually ready before people know it. Wonderful.

[@karincuizon1003]

Tried a lot of your recipes already, John, and every one loves them! Thank you! Churros recipe next, please! 😍

[@lintamunawar3893]

First of all huge respect for you sir... Your enthusiasm while baking are simply amazing.. The way you taught us really inspired me a lot... ❤️

[@trashboat1320]

OMG! My dad used to make this for me for my birthday 😅! Brings back so many memories:)

[@PreppyKitchen]

That's awesome!

[@safari3299]

Gotta tell u bro.. just tried it today and it’s beyond anything else... it’s truly professional.. thanks man🤗😇

[@rebeccajenkins1553]

If someone had a forest theme for their wedding it would make a nice casual wedding cake or a groom's cake. That's a southern thing where they have two cakes. The traditional wedding cake and one called the groom's s cake

[@cindyrobertson3798]

I made a chocolate raspberry for grooms cake .white with lemon 🍋 filling for 3 layers. It was very nice .red roses spiraling around the white cake with laurel and yew. Beautiful. I iced .. function my daughter inlaw decorated

[@chiwonesovengesayi1883]

My second time baking this cake👌👌👌 i love the syrup that makes the caje super moist. Then the cherries between the layers. Oh my😣😍😍 i love this

[@ceciliacavazos8421]

When I watched your video I couldn’t wait to make though I did not expect to get the perfect cake but to my great surprise it was,! Absolutely delicious as you said. Thank you so much for this great recipe.

[@jacoboliver1892]

Hi how are you doing today?

[@michaelstokes2501]

After watching you make this cake i made it for my nieces birthday she went nuts she couldn't believe that i made it. Thanks John 😊

[@alwayslearning52]

Hi, John... This is my version of a fan letter. :) I came home from dialysis this evening to see this new video. I have been watching your shows throughout this crazy time we are having. 🍪 I am just a cookie maker, but I love to see creativity in action. I taught high ability elementary kids in the Indianapolis area for 40 years, so I appreciate your teaching skills and enthusiasm! Not to be grim, but I am also a cancer patient (2 kinds) and anytime I can find someone with a series that captures my attention... and heart... I am all about it. You have truly done me a great favor! Thanks for being such a gem. 💎 My best to you and your family. You deserve it! I will stay tuned. 👓

[@pinkrose5796]

You mentioned that you had 2 kinds of cancer: (. That has to be extremely difficult. Have had family members that have had cancer but with everything going on right now that can be stressful. Glad you found his channel to watch. Anything positive can help. You weren't being grim, it's just reality and that can be depressing. Hope you're still able to get the care that you need for your cancer treatment. Hang in there!

[@munnikaisare1677]

Good evening. This is Munni from India. I like your baking, its understandable and two days back I tried Chocolate cake and OMG it was yummy and delicious I just couldn't believe myself that I MADE IT. thank you for sharing and do keep making and posting new dishes.

[@nourehm]

Always so delicious!! 😘🤩 I tried your key lime pie for 4th of July gathering.. It was amazing..

[@daphneanneblake7684]

I made the key lime pie twice. It was delicious

[@hannahmore9118]

I recommend Organic Guittard cocoa powder. I cannot even begin to describle how delicious this cocoa is. Smooth, rich, and organic.

[@clumsycooking9236]

ooh I love the height on that cake!! It looks so regal 😍

[@PreppyKitchen]

It really is! Sometimes I veget nervouse with cakes that ar too tall but loved the way this turned out.

[@pakhiyadav6851]

@@PreppyKitchen u are an amazing cook

[@pingpingpingness30]

Thank you for this Recipe, John! Now i know what to do to bake a black forest cake in my Laboratory next week.

[@juhimoosavi2180]

THANK YOU, TODAYS MY PARENTS ANNIVERSARY AND THEY LOVE BLACK FOREST😭😭

[@nilushiherath2429]

Thanks a lot John. The recipe is splendorous. I made it and it tasted heavenly.

[@lauragriffin6512]

I'm not a huge fan of Black forest cake, but yours looks really really good!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

You MIGHT need to try it out!

[@namrathasaldanha3977]

Thank you so much for this recipe...!!! I baked this twice and it was Super!!!!!! Everyone loved it & now they all love me 🥰🥰🥰 friends and family love me even more now:)

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

WOW - You've outdone yourself with this one John! This has been my FAVORITE cake for as long as I can remember. Holidays, Birthdays, dinner parties....heck, I don't even need a 'reason' to eat Black Forest Cake 😋

[@nasa7661]

The joy you exude is simply contagious and welcoming! Love this recipe!!

[@Balladhoe]

I discovered your channel right in the middle of quarantine and all I can say is Thank you so much for making my quarantine more bearable! You’re so amazing and I love your upbeat persona! ❤️

[@PreppyKitchen]

I'm so glad you've enjoyed the videos. Thanks so much.

[@est19711]

HinJohn, looks really nice and delicious especially the cake. In Germany we have a complete different version of a Black Forrest Cake. We have 2 chocolate cake layers and the bottom layer is a white shortcrust. The filling is made of pickled cherries, the cherry water is boiled with cherry 🍒 liqueur and corn flower to make it more solid (like a cream) .This is put on each bottom plus a layer of whipped cream and the outside is the same as your except for the ganache where we use also the cutted chocolate. To keep it stable we often put gelantine in the whipped cream. And of course due to the shortcrust our cakes are larger and thinner. Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪 Stefanie

[@Paranormalchick1313]

Love the way you break everything down so even beginners can follow along and bake something to be proud of!! Adore your content!!😍

[@priyavaidyameda]

Thank you for this amazing recipe! I made this for my husband’s birthday and he loved it!

[@NourInTheKitchen]

MY favorite cake ever is a black forest cake and have been making it for myself almost every year for my own birthday! This one looks so tall and gorgeous! Well done :))

[@hattiecolley54]

Just so Beautiful. I could watch u bake all day long if I could. This cake is the Business, I mean for real. Luv ur instruction, confidence, and humor. U r such a Great Teacher. I definitely want to try this. I have had it, and despite all the decorations, it is so light and smooth. Thank u John for ur patience in teaching us the business of cake and pie baking, oh not to forget the Muffins and Breads as well. Just gotta luv it. How gifted u r.

[@biancapinoli344]

I’ve never had, let alone make a Black Forest cake but this makes me really want to! Love your videos! They make my day just that much better ❤️

[@missmisba7376]

The cake turned out to be the best, I've also written everything down for future purpose, Thanks a million.

[@BoBoCooking]

really love watching your channel ^^ you give us education on how to bake~ and also give us happiness watching your video :D

[@HimaniSolanki-tc4ci]

I have made this cake multiple times and it comes out perfect everytime. I wanted to make it for my friends who don't eat eggs. Would you be able to recommendation some alternative?

[@Sajidasworld123]

I've never heard of this kind of cake but it looks amazing. I've also got a small baking channel and would love to share some of my ideas. ❤️

[@paean109]

Black Forest cake has always been my absolute favourite desert. This one looks so delicious. Thanks John.

[@lvm1ii]

he's like that one teacher that doesn't get mad whatsoever, reminds me of my math teacher but instead of giving me math assignments he gives me delicious recipes

[@NotVeryAmusing]

I don’t know if you know this but he was actually a math teacher before

[@insomniacalmond]

@@NotVeryAmusing :o

[@grub0269]

Great cake! I doubled it and made a massive four layer pimped up version. It was a hit!! Thanks.

[@DrSunnyOrca]

I get depressed without seeing your face atleast once a week.

[@courtneysessions7737]

FYI- If you want to frost other types of cake with whipped cream without the need for “structural cherries” (lol), whipped cream stabilized with gelatin is actually a little more sturdy and it holds up pretty well between layers. Ive never made a three layer cake, so I can’t say if it’ll work with three, but i can say from experience that it will definitely work for a 9” two layer cake if it’s stabilized, especially if you give it time to chill in the fridge before frosting. It also doesn’t melt as easily when pouring on warm ganache. It’s really awesome stuff.

[@HannahMattox]

I'm such a nervous ninny I kept thinking "I hope someone's gonna catch that!" when he pushed stuff out of frame 😂😂

[@HannahMattox]

I'm a cake decorator and I'm absolutely impressed by those layers. A little envious, too. Lol

[@xfallenxlostx3254]

I’m the same way! I wonder how deep his counter top is.

[@laurelsmith4112]

My 25 year old daughter, made this cake. It was good but it broke in half. My first chocolate cake that's didn't sink in the middle or go completely flat. So yay in that. 😆 Lolz going to use this chocolate cake recipe from now on. No matter what I'm making. It turned out very yummy. So thanks 👍

[@axellelootens1058]

Omg I’m so early 57 secs ago uploaded do you like the early comments ?

[@PreppyKitchen]

I LOVE the early comments! 😀

[@ethanolintoxication]

Black forest cake is my favourite cake in the world, and I've only had the pleasure of having a REAL one once, on my 23th birthday. I can't afford the tools and ingredients necessary to prepare this cake correctly, but watching you cook made me so, so, so happy. :)

[@itsalljustbaloneyyk]

I just found out johns gay, I would’ve never thought, though ofc I still love him! Thank you John! ❤️

[@allround8056]

I had a feeling

[@carmenvalentin1019]

I love watching him I always wonder what he is cooking or baking His desserts always makes me happy cause I change every sugar ingredients with diabetic sugar and I enjoy it Thank you Carmen VALENTIN Yonkers N.Y. Amen

[@lucheng1945]

My constantly "ice cold dead zombie hands" are finally going to come in useful!

[@sunnydale6727]

You are so inspiring and joyful! I love watching you frost a cake, you make it look so easy!

[@jaydenliu2653]

This looks so delicious, too bad I can’t make it right now

[@ayeshanoor7693]

Sir ,Can you please tell me what is the substitute of buttermilk and heavy cream. Please Your way of making cakes is amazing GOD bless you ever with happiness