I finally mastered a rich, yet light as a cloud BLACK FOREST CAKE recipe!

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I think this black forest cake is one of my favourite recipes to date! It’s intense in flavour, yet light as a cloud. Consisting of soft chocolate sponge cake layers soaked in a cherry syrup, topped with a sour cherry filling, stabilised whipped cream and dark chocolate, this black forest cake will not disappoint - I PROMISE! 🙂
INGREDIENTS:
For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale.
Cherry Filling
▢2 cups (400 g) morello cherries - from a 680g or 700g jar with syrup removed. Save syrup for other elements of the cake.
▢3 tbsp (40 g) cherry juice - from the jar of morello cherries
▢¼ cup (50 g) white granulated sugar
▢1 tbsp (14 g) fresh lemon juice
▢2 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour in some countries
▢⅛ tsp almond essence or extract
▢⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
Cherry Syrup (for soaking cake layers)
▢⅔ cup (150 g) cherry juice - from the jar of morello cherries
▢⅛ tsp almond essence or extract - in replacement of Kirsch (see note 1 on blog post)
Chocolate Sponge Cake
▢¾ cup (90 g) all purpose flour
▢¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
▢⅓ cup (35 g) cocoa powder - Dutch processed preferred
▢1 tsp instant coffee powder
▢¼ tsp salt
▢2 tbsp (30 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola oil
▢2 tbsp (28 g) melted unsalted butter
▢6 large eggs
▢1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract
Dark Chocolate (for covering sides and top of cake)
▢1 block (180 g) dark chocolate (50% dark)
Stabilised Whipped Cream
▢1 cup (225 g) mascarpone - cold
▢½ cup (60 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered or confectioners sugar
▢1 tsp vanilla essence/extract
▢3 cups (670 g) whipping cream - cold, minimum fat percentage of 34%
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[@CakesbyMK]

I have had SOOO many requests for a black forest cake and I am so so excited to finally be sharing this recipe!! Hope you all love it :D get the full written recipe here: cakesbymk.com/recipe/the-ultimate-black-forest-cake/

[@keziah6627]

Also kindly upload recipe for chocolate truffle cake pls

[@adamwinters448]

Yo mk . Will you ever make a cake that i can't fall in love with ? . All the love from dubai

[@priyasekar1208]

Hey finally 😊Thank you mam!

[@DrRadlady]

My favorite cake!

[@pclem4686]

I mean it has been a long time kind of

[@minutamang9308]

God return all good things who is humble and sincere like MK, you won billions of heart hats off to u queen.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww you are so so kind! Thanks so much really appreciate all the love and support :D

[@kafilattella4571]

​@@CakesbyMK🎉🎉

[@nahidroheeman8820]

Ameen

[@maryamzeinelabdin272]

Finally a halal Black Forest recipe!! Thanks for sharing 🤩💕

[@blueismylove3128]

I had no idea black forest cake isn't traditionally halal

[@kentdiepraam8156]

I can’t wait to try this, and I’ve been looking for a kirsch free recipe. Thanks for indicating roughly how long the mixing at each step requires, I find so many content creators miss this very important instruction

[@larkshere]

I am so glad you posted this recipe, I have been wanting to make one of these, and you make it look so easy! Thank you!

[@DD-hp9vo]

Thank you so much MK! Highly appreciated! 🙏

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie! They looks amazing! I i love the black forest! Have a nice day and good month! 👍👏🍫🍫🍫

[@lucyannettelopez6923]

You are amazing. My daughter loves baking ( she’s 13) and I can honestly say she has learned so much from you. You’re an amazing teacher . Thank you so much.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww so so happy to hear I've been able to help your daughter in her baking journey! Appreciate the love and support :D

[@AG-fl3kl]

My son is 14 and loves trying all your recipes 💕

[@norsalina06]

Baked it last weekend and another successful cake for my mum birthday. Thanks MK for sharing with us Love from Malaysia

[@azraehsan6664]

Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe My family love black forest cake very well explained 👌 I'll surely try

[@NaomisMovies1]

Very nice presentation. Thank you and I plan on making this today..

[@LovesDachshunds-vp4gf]

Wow, MK! This is a fantastic recipe I can't wait to try! Thanks for your easy-to-follow video instructions, and your hard work and dedication, as well'👍🏻👍🏻

[@donnamate9238]

Looks fantastic and not as hard as it looks. Will definitely try it. This is my husband's favourite cake. Thankyou 😊

[@AnnCollins-rp7rd]

I just love your recipes, I love making cakes myself so I will try some of yours, thank you 😊

[@daniaurriola6237]

Gracias MK se ve super delicioso ese biscocho😋😋😋. Saludos y bendiciones desde Panamá

[@dr.jaebinuya6646]

Your recipes and instructions are perfect 🥰

[@mehreenjaved5636]

I am so thrilled that you shared this recipe. I depend on your tips for making cake, they've never failed. Request: could we get lamingtons? Or a Lamington cake with fresh cream + raspberry coulis filling? 🥺✨️💖 Much love for you sis, Mash'ALLAH ❤

[@revhomebakery7871]

Wow my fav cake...tq so much for recipes ❤❤❤

[@averilthomas4219]

Looks super delicious 😋

[@user-nn2kz6dc1y]

I Love watching you ❤ ur cake recipe is so good.

[@ronicachengappa]

You've taken baking to another level❤

[@lucindaperez7845]

❤❤🥰🥰What a WONDERFUL cake you made here . Congratulations. !!! It looks DELICIOUS. Thank you I will make it for sure 🥰🥰🥰

[@lenapawlek7295]

Looks delicious!!!!

[@sallygoolabsingh4999]

hi oh wow this cake looks so delicious thank you so much for sharing 👍👍❤️❤️🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@autumnfeldpausch5539]

I finally remembered to look you up on KZbin & subscribe tonight. If had a bakery in my town youd be so successful..actually you are successful now lol. So good to find you. Ive always had a vision of operating a bakery if i ever became "rich" in money. If it happens and when it happens im using a lot of your recipes.

[@DForDelecTable]

Really look forward to this time of year as this is one of my favourite flavours! Can’t wait to try! 🍒💕

[@brendaramsey8746]

This recipe looks sooooo very delicious

[@cookingwithrila]

Delicious Black Forest cake

[@user-ip2rb9og6i]

Your recipes are so helpful 🎉

[@irenekaranja3032]

My favourite cake...can't stop salivating..amust try...made your coffee cake for my bday and my family fell in love with it!!!thank you dear and much love from 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪.

[@CakesbyMK]

Aww so so happy to hear you all enjoyed the coffee cake and hope you love this cake just as much :D

[@ML-gz7mf]

Beautiful. May I request for an eggless lemon cake ma’am ☺️

[@rookshanahussain8018]

Slmz I'm from South Africa Love your recipes definitely making the black forest cake

[@cookiedough9832]

I liked this before I even watched it because I already know it’s going to be amazing!! 😍🙌🏽

[@ericagraham733]

That looks amazing 😋

[@jocelynsalgado4799]

New subscriber here in USA Thank you for sharing your tips and recipes ❤

[@sheetalsamji5388]

Beautiful cake ❤

[@riiaa27]

Ommmgg lookks sooo yummy cant wait to try this recipe

[@nazishaeajaz2861]

I really like that u provide a detailed recipe with measurements in the description box. I have seen many other famous Bakers videos where they only provide some recipe link in description but at that link as well no detailed information. Useless. I appreciate your tips, those are very useful.

[@chiagochilagorom2206]

This is honesty like amazing and thank you for the recommendation of omitting the Cherry bourbon syrup. I really want to try this out and alternative is really good because I don't necessarily like alcohol

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

If you use alcohol you will want kirschewasser not bourbon.

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

that looks so freaking good!!! I love chocolate and cherries

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks Amy! Same!! :D

[@Amlo589]

Been looking for this recipe. I think this is the one.

[@bhagyashree5840]

Ur cakes r splendid 😍

[@gourmetkitchencake7442]

❤🎉so so yummy 😋. Can't wait to tey this. You are just the best. Greetings from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@deshannsears5392]

Looks delicious

[@NalediKamndaya]

definately on my bucket list

[@cookingwithmimmo]

Your cake look so much tasty 😊

[@affairswithprincessumeadi7303]

Wonderful recipe. Kindly educate the newbies on what baking tools would be adequate for home baking. I will look forward to it

[@luzborrero9693]

You are the best , your recipes are perfect.🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mariecyrileodiem2046]

Wow ! ... i want to do that .... ❤ it's awesome thank you for sharing watching from Philippine

[@julialucas1482]

Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us cake enthusiasts. Cake = Love.

[@CakesbyMK]

You're so welcome Julia! Totally agree with cake=love! :D

[@christienebotha6363]

How do you stay in shape with all these HEAVENLIES ❤😂Thank you Mk you are the best 🌹🌹🌹

[@foodbrimful]

WOW delicious recipe 🎉

[@kizhipushkarna5253]

Please share pistachio cake also.....

[@samsunglady9114]

Thanks MK,i success wit your recipe. Thanks a lot

[@elenkoumbarouli2514]

Amazing cake🎉!! Love from Greece❤

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much! Much love from NZ to Greece :D

[@ladykinny6582]

Bismillah hirrahmaa nirraheem sallallaahu alannabiyil ummiyyi wa aalihi wasallam salaatawwa salaaman alayka yaa rasoolallah sallallaahu alayhi wa aalihi wasallam. Subhaanallah, jazaakallaahu khair sister for sharing this recipe, itssss luuuuvly

[@rudrasara2605]

Please do share eggless version of chocolate sponge cake.

[@sallysr.dadour84]

Now, this is a cake worth trying ...👌

[@zareenakhtar9763]

I am salivating, can make it at home anytime now and dont have to worry about alcohol.

[@valerieg9494]

I wanted to make this for Christmas!! Now I will!! I haven't made since I was first married.

[@selenacordeiro1458]

Have you tried it yet perchance? I’d like to make it for my dadas birthday at the end of April

[@oceanicblues2496]

Omgoodness grated dough thats awesome n so droolicious. Watching from mumbai india. Cheers❤

[@fadzaimberi8226]

Thank you 💞💞

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

Wonderfil! Thank you. I was just thinking about you last night, while I was doing a bear of a calculus homework and here you are with a cake I promised my neighbor who is of German extraction. I stopped thinking about my promise when in the middle of researching where to get the cherries. As usual you have inspired me. I hope to ha e the cake fir him when the semester is over. So much homework with online courses. In class is better. Your videos are like being in class with an enthusiastic teacher.

[@CakesbyMK]

You're so welcome! So happy to hear you're enjoying the videos and have been inspired to try this cake :D all the best with your studies :)

[@gkhaledi7]

THANK YOU 👏

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

Oh my gosh, I knew I should have ordered three 8” cake tins, instead of two! I have to make this!!!!!!!

[@CakesbyMK]

Haha perfect timing!! :D

[@pradhawithrehan]

My favourite cake 🥰

[@chukwumaryana7267]

This is a Germany cake called Schwarzwälder Kirche torte 🎂 and im glad you spare the receipt ❤❤

[@charmaineclovis-roberts4978]

Hi MK i love watching you. You make those cakes look so easy I'm going to try making one 😊 Charmaine from Trinidad

[@somiam1659]

Thank you ❤

[@sandiegan3788]

Yummy! Gotta make one!

[@advocaterishitamall]

OMG !!! This is ULTIMATE ❤❤❤

[@raffinataonline]

I learned many years ago to use almond extract sparingly or just leave it out as it can overpower everything. The cake looks very good. 👍

[@luxaeterna9383]

My brother's birthday is this month and I think this is the recipe I am going to use. I already made your red velvet cake for my mother's birthday, and everyone loved it ❤

[@luxaeterna9383]

Question: should I use 2x the recipe for an 11 inch cake tin?

[@CakesbyMK]

So so happy to hear your family enjoyed the red velvet cake and hope you all enjoy this one just as much :D and yes for 11inch cake tins I think double the recipe should work well :)

[@luxaeterna9383]

I never posted an update; this black forest cake was unlike anything I have tried before. The texture of the sponge cake was unbelievable. It was so light, moist, and utterly delicious. Dear MK, your recipes are the best of the best. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and making me a better baker.

[@TranquilWanderer]

Keep it up, mashaAllah looks so good 💕

[@umatiesookdeo4839]

Thanks you have made a beautiful cake Thanks I would like you to make a pineapple cake next looking forward to see the pineapple cake

[@sarajahangir327]

Assalam u alaiykum. Can you please tell whether changing the size of mould or pouring this batter in a single tall mould can affect the density of the cake?

[@vybz_39tv]

Wow sister looking really delicious an mouth watering is good to see how your bake

[@errickacavalier7803]

Hello, I truly enjoy watching your videos. I love the fact that you're very detailing with your directions except for the convection oven😊. If you don't have a convection oven do the temperature change for a regular gas oven? Oh, by the way your cake look scrumptious ❤❤.

[@CakesbyMK]

So happy to hear you're enjoying the recipes and videos :D and if you don't have a convection oven then increase the temp by about 15C so for this recipe you would bake it at 175C :) hope that helps!

[@genazsallaysamsudin7766]

I love ❤️ ur recipe

[@CM-gz1if]

Thank you for the recipe and the detailed conversions and alternatives throughout. It is extremely helpful as you have a broad range of followers from all over the world. A quick question though: why doesn’t the top line of the sponge cake come off when trying to gently scrap it off? when trying, it seems to come off with big chunks of the sponge cake no matter how slowly it is done.

[@CakesbyMK]

You're so welcome! :) And hmmm it's hard to say without being there but it may be because the sponge cake was slightly overcooked, or because the ratio of ingredients is slightly off. I would recommend using the gram measurements if you haven't already :) but also if you feel the texture of the sponge is good the way it is but the crust still hasn't formed or isn't separating from the rest of the sponge, then you can simply use a serrated knife to trim a little of the top off to allow the syrup to soak in better :)

[@hgpamwelase]

Thank You at last,😋 yummy

[@chingre451]

Please make butterscotch cake♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@luzcetti2291]

Wow,petfect❤

[@richabhagat4205]

Love it❤🎉

[@AA-vl9fq]

That cornstarch bowel owed her money

[@cassiepereira4249]

Woww superb ❤❤ MK i want to humbly request you to please show a less sweet American White Chocolate Buttercream recipe, n also a Biscoff cake with Biscoff Buttercream ❤❤❤ love your recipes, they can be blindly trusted n tried out turn to b perfect everytime ❤❤❤ Aleah from Goa

[@richakhandelwal030]

Mam please make video of best Eggless mango mousse cake without gelatin

[@user-tv1uw3jv2i]

Gracias MK !!!❤ por otra delicia de tus tartas. La espero cada martes. Y todas las que he hecho un 10 👏👏👏👏 Saludos de MC desde España Una pregunta. Acá las guindas en bote son muy dulces.

[@CakesbyMK]

You're so welcome! So so happy to hear you've been enjoying the recipes :D and the cherries shouldn't be too sweet, they're more sour. Maybe try online and see if you can specifically find 'morello' cherries :)

[@user-tv1uw3jv2i]

@@CakesbyMK 💖

[@audreywilliams2228]

Oooh,My favorite!!🙋🏽‍♀️😋😋

[@harine17]

Looks very yummy.. can we add plain whipped cream instead of this stabilised one .. can you give the recepie for that pls

[@gel74]

Thanks for sharing your recipe! May I know what is the sweetness level of this cake?

[@CakesbyMK]

You're so welcome! And not too sweet at all! :D

[@gel74]

Thank you!

[@user-jr9qt8nb5x]

Please make butter cream , caramel sause , milk syrup

[@Flavorisland]

I love how you substitute alcoholic ingredients for the halal ones I really wanted to learn that thanks

[@katsuleiman]

This looks so wonderful!! Can you tell us the difference between the flavor and texture profile of this recipe of the chocolate sponge vs the chocolate sponge you posted a few months back, please and thank you!!! Your recipes are always, always, always incredible. Btw, your chocolate cake beat out Ina Gartens recipe in my household!!

[@CakesbyMK]

Thanks so much :D so for this recipe I used a génoise sponge cake, which is light but also firm enough to hold the weight of the cherries. My other sponge cake is almost like a hybrid sponge and is a combination of a chiffon and biscuit sponge. It's much lighter and airier, but this also makes it much softer meaning it cannot hold a lot of weight so it's best to use just a whipped cream and light filling with that recipe :) and WOW! I am honoured that your family loved my chocolate cake recipe :D appreciate the support!!

[@katsuleiman]

WOW!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, Jazak Allahu khairan!! I’ve already purchased the ingredients for this and will be making in the next week, inshAllah! Thank you again!!

[@Gayathri87]

Hi MK, can you teach the best way to bake 3 pans in an oven at the same time?

[@CakesbyMK]

Hi Gayathri! :) For 3 cake tins what I do is place two racks in the oven (try not to get the racks too close to the top or bottom of the oven), and then place two on one rack and one on the other. Check them a minute or two before the stated cooking time and some may be ready while others may need a few mins more :)

[@debrees2363]

Hello MK if I wanted to add Kirch where do I add it please?

[@raeeshakwlkid2599]

Mk can you do a recipe on Lamington cake please I need a light and fluffy recipe for that cake please

[@uglyduckling101]

Hi. Id like to make this cake but using a 1/4 sheet pan and 2 layers. So do i double the recipe?

[@sirajsiraj4806]

Hi I tried your Swiss roll cake but the cake was not like u made, it came out as a rubber like texture May i know solution for this

[@alizehussain8021]

Can i use cake flour? If yes should i increase the flour quantity aa i wont be needing the cornflour?