Cotton Soft Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake - This cake is heavenly especially with a little bit of alcohol flavour. Cotton soft and light. It’s made out of the chocolate sponge which I did earlier in another video. Hope you’re inspired to make this cake. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:
- Cherry Sauce
100g (1/2 cup) fresh cherry (seed removed)
50g (1/4 cup) fine sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
- Chocolate Sponge Cake
(I am using 7x7x3-inch square pan)
5 egg yolks (large eggs)
80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
80g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) corn oil
100ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) milk
120g (1 cup) cake flour
30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
5 egg whites (large eggs)
80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
½ tsp cream of tartar
- Frosting
500g (2 cups) whipping cream
30g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
- Filling
200g (1 cup) fresh cherries (seed removed), cut halves
Brush with cherry sauce
- Deco
Fresh cherries
Whipped cream
41g (1/3 cup) grated chocolate
Instructions:
- Cherry Sauce
1. Remove the seed from the cherries.
2. Add cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a small pot. Cook over medium heat. Mash the cherries. Cook until it is thickened.
3. Strain the sauce.
4. Add the kirschwasser or rum (whichever you desire, you can also leave this out). Give it a quick stir and set aside.
- Chocolate Sponge Cake
5. Preheat oven at 150°C/300°F.
6. In 2 large bowls, separate the egg whites and egg yolks. Set the egg whites aside.
7. In the egg yolks bowl, add the sugar. Mix well until well combined. Mix about 1 min so that the sugar is partially dissolved or dissolved.
8. Add the oil and milk. One at a time and mix until combined.
9. Sift in the dry ingredients. Fold in using a spatula until just until the flour disappear. Do not over mix.
10. In the other egg whites bowl, add in the cream of tartar. Mix it until bubbly or foamy. Then gradually add in the sugar, little by little. Mix until stiff peaks formed.
11. Add the egg white mixture into the chocolate batter. Use a spatula to gently fold in the egg whites. Switch to a whisk and continue folding in a circular motion. This method will help in elevating the cake later. Do not over mix at this point. Mix just until the whites are gone.
12. Pour into a 7x7x3-inch pan, greased and lined with parchment paper.
13. Bake it at preheated oven at 150°C/300°F for 30 min, then reduce to 140°C/285°F for 35 min (to prevent cracking on top). Insert a toothpick to make sure the toothpick comes out clean.
14. Leave the cake on cooling rack.
15. Slice into 3 sheets. Set aside while preparing for next.
16. Cut the cherries into halves. (for the fillings)
- Frosting
17. Mix the whipping cream. Add in the powdered sugar. Continue stiff peaks form.
18. Assemble the cake. Refrigerate 1 hour before trimming the sides.
19. Grate the chocolate compound.
20. Finally pipe and decorate with grated chocolate and cherries.
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[@leleymamoo371]

Fiona, I wanna thank you for creating this channel. This cake is the fourth recipe that I follow from you and I love every bite of it. This cake had the right amount of sweetness. The sponge was soft and it married well with the cherry. As a new baker, your video helps me a lot. It's easy to follow and it always, always taste good. You got a lifetime follower in me. ❤

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Hi Leley. You are most welcome. You made me so happy by giving me your feedback, really appreciate it. Stay in touch and hope to see you soon ❤️😘

[@NSabah-yu8cu]

Another Amazing recipe. I doubled the recipe because I have a larger tin and I used jar cherries from the supermarket because it’s not in season. Turned out amazing! Thanks!!

[@WedartStudio]

Very nice and well done cake recipe! It is my pleasure to watch your baking videos, the whole process is easy to follow and it is good to learn some tricks of the chef - :) Thanks for that! 😊🌟😊

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Very nice of you. Thank you very much 🤗😍♥️🌹

[@vidhyavenkat6052]

Hi... For the first time I have prepared this cake... It was very soft and tasty... Thank you so much...

[@kimmy2223]

I tried this yesterday ,the cake really soft and taste so goodd.

[@MrsSmudger1]

Wow!!! you are a very talented lady. I love to watch you bake and like that there is no silly music blaring out in the background. Very relaxing to watch. You inspire me always. Thank you

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thank you very much my dear. Glad it's pleasing to you 🌹♥️😍🤗😘

[@Jocondesbaking]

Great agian~!!! I actually feel that your square cake look so charming and eye-catching! I would tell you, I 'd like to make this style of cake soon. 🤣🤣🤣 By the way, video sound has improved wonderfully. I applaud you~!!👏👏👏👏 I am expecting your next cake, my friend~!

[@SheCooks]

Very delicious cake.. You are an expert in Baking cake... Blessed day my friend.

[@PATISSEZavecMaRy]

Wow ! wonderful and amazing cake !! 👍👍

[@tl6913]

I can’t wait to try !!! Your cakes are amazing ! You are sweet to share your kind ideas ! Thank you so much ! 🎂😘😘

[@tokyochic]

I had tried your cotton spongecake recipe and it was super delicious! One of the best spongecakes I had ever baked. Pretty sure this will turn out so delicious too! 😋

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Oh wow. If you nailed that one, you can bake anything now. Just the same method, but different flavours and deco! 👍😄

[@MrsKringlesKitchen]

Wow, now that is one GORGEOUS cake! It makes any day an occasion! Beautiful!

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks Mrs Kringle. 🌹❤️🤗😘

[@itsmyuncutlife4421]

what a handwork👍👍

[@HowTasty]

Hello Fiona! Wow, another great and amazing cake!!! I love that you make squared cakes...when you trim the edges all the cherries appear so perfect! Simply beautiful

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Hello Valentina. Oh yes, the trimming...it was quite scary to dive in the knife, worrying that the cherries don't appear as planned. Thank God it turned out just fine. I was also trying to look a little different from typical round cake deco. Really love your company here. You have a wonderful weekend! 🌹♥️😍🤗😘

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

For the life of me I just could not get this salad I have for lunch to taste anything like that awesome cake ya made there my friend. That looked every so yummy! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@gracioustreatz7231]

No way... CB's Greenhouse Garden salad will definitely be more awesome. Just love your sense of humour. Have a wonderful weekend my friends! 👍♥️🌹😍🤗

[@rosecaz14]

Looks so heavenly delicious

[@LazyCookPete]

Black Forest gateau was hugely popular in the UK in the eighties Fiona, but I never saw one as beautiful as this 😋👍

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Wow so it has been around since the 80s, that great to know. Thanks for the compliment, Pete! 😘🤗😍♥️🌹

[@LazyCookPete]

@@gracioustreatz7231 Probably earlier in its native Germany, but it certainly gained a lot of popularity in the eighties. Your cotton soft technique adds a new level of luxury to this great classic.

[@gracioustreatz7231]

@@LazyCookPete You really know the history well. Impressive! 👍♥️🤗

[@cookingwithrila]

Very yummy Black Forest cake

[@mounaalaidi5856]

I want to try this black forest caka as soon possible

[@383838abc]

I simply LOVE your videos! So therapeutic! The cherries are so plump n delicious. Fresh cherries such as those cost a bomb in Malaysia - I can only afford canned ones. Kudos to you and do keep on sharing recipes! 😍

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks dear. I recently uploaded some autumn dessert such as the pumpkin cake and apple crumble. Do check them out, hope you will enjoy

[@383838abc]

Gracious Treatz, it's my pleasure. Yes, I've seen your pumpkin cake - breathtaking! I've yet to check out your apple crumble but will do so. 😊

[@Day2929able]

First like 😇wow nice beautiful yummy Black Forest cake 🍰 😋😋😋😋

[@NataliaUspeshnaja]

*Great recipe!!Thumbs up!!!Have a nice day!!* 🙋 👍 😀 😍 😘 🌺 🌻

[@samename6479]

How gorgeous

[@vellrynne2827]

Amazing recipe

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Wow Fiona. Absolutely astonishing

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks Lasse! You have a wonderful weekend!

[@ellendelights]

Incredible Black Forest Cake Fiona, Superb Presentation!!!

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Hi my dear sis. Maybe you can give this a try if you haven't done this? 😄🌹😍🤗😘👍

[@withf.h]

"what's your biggest fantasy?" - me : a man that can cook & bake! 😍

[@dietrevich]

Too bad that she is a woman..oh well.. those would be other fantasies..😋

[@Divsang360]

Lovely presentation.Enjoyed watching it.Thank you.

[@KatastrofaLaCocina]

Hello Dear Fiona, so beautiful, soft and looks very delicious, love your recipe. Have a wonderful and happy week 😊🌷

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks Rosy! You too have a wonderful week! 🌹❤️😍

[@user-by2be9ri1x]

I love black forest cake😋

[@HomeInTheSticks]

Oh wow, what a beautiful cake, almost to pretty to eat lol!! Wonderful presentation as usual mam!! Thank ya for sharing this one one my friend, have a wonderful weekend!! Dan

[@gracioustreatz7231]

😅 nothing is too pretty when we are hungry. Thanks for stopping by. You too have a wonderful weekend, Dan!

[@itsmedymon925]

👀 Looks Very Good, Great Job 👍😋

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Beautiful as always!

[@babitakolli3116]

I love your eggless cake recipes. Can you please share an eggless black forest cake recipe?

[@Neelmani108]

What a work of Art truly Marvellous Masterpiece. 😍😍

[@perojr.4134]

Nice cooking video. Like👍👍😍

[@TheLaughingLion]

wow this is heaven sent!! i can do without the alcohol flavor though. Purrfectly made!

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Haha I thought you would love more rum or vodka 😂 your stopping by made me so happy 👏👍❤️😍

[@cookinghouseofdipty9713]

Wow very nice cake

[@irexaifornelli]

No va be ma che meraviglia è😍sei una tentatrice nata😘❤️

[@tammier7508]

I’m making this cake for father’s day... 🥰

[@ChhiwatMira]

Vtaiment wawwwww👍👍👍👍

[@fairybeautycorner3873]

WoW nice video 👌👌👌👌likeeeee 👍🏻have a wonderful weekend 👍🏻

[@IrwanKB]

im cake addict n cake lover 💖💖💖.

[@Riskitchen]

Mashallah👌

[@SunitaRaghavRasoi]

Very tasty recipe looks yummy 😋

[@GituKaJayka]

Beautiful 😎😎

[@mariamkamal]

Looks fluffy and scrumptious. Keep up the good work

[@soulfoodqueennet]

HELLO WONDERFUL CAKE ❤

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks dear 😘🌹♥️

[@rizzurizz1608]

Seems to be delicious 😋😋.....insha Allah ...I'll try it once

[@SheCooks]

Yummie and tempting black forest cake.... tfs

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks so much dear 😘🌹♥️

[@farausta]

That looks absolutely delicious! For those of us who don't/can't use alcohol what would you recommend as a substitute?

[@gracioustreatz7231]

You may leave out the alcohol if you can't take. You don't have to replace with anything. Alternatively you can replace with any non alcoholic base like sparkling juice 😊

[@farausta]

Thank you :)

[@frappacino9362]

Hello gracious treatz. Was searching for a black forest cake. Yours looks sooooo pretty. Just one thing .What can I use as replacement for corn oil and alcohol ? Thanks.

[@svetlanavukolic8242]

Frappacino I don'y see as a big science discovery to just replace with any other oil and I'm sure without any alcohol the taste will be as good as. I never put any alcohol into cakes.

[@elianasofiadussanc.5929]

Beautiful!!!

[@sofiaspassionforcooking2879]

My favorite!!! Looks so tasty too. Tfs.

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks Sofia ♥️🌹😘

[@soniaconceicao556]

E a sobremesa dos deuses Divina parabéns parabéns

[@user-xe3ul7nh2w]

صبابا مميز V.I.P recipe so wonderful thanks

[@moonbrilliantcrescent9048]

Wow look so yummy recipe

[@gurpreetkaur8176]

Soooooo tempting

[@manisharathod5783]

Hello ...your receipe for every cake would have been beautiful...I sincerely thanks to you....

[@gracioustreatz7231]

You are most welcome, and thank you choosing this recipe 🌹❤️

[@easyrecipessoflavour]

Delicious

[@KaushikiAnartistfromsoul]

Aww! this is amazing!

[@venkypushpa1325]

Wwwatt a tremendous performance yarr really awesome 😍😍😍

[@vyoeats]

Omg sis the cakes u make r wow 😮 . The cakes i tried everything have gone to dustbin bt after trying ur cakes it was utterly delicious 😋 love u a lot ♥️ keep going 😀

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Haha. So happy to hear this. You made my day 🌹♥️😍🤗😘

[@tammiemartinez6485]

I don't have a 7in square tin pan but I do have an 8in *glass* square. Can I use that instead? If yes, what would the baking time be? One last question. What oil can I use other than corn? I would hate to buy a bottle of corn oil just to make this cake. Please answer asap. This looks amazing! 😋 It's one I've never made nor tasted... 😏

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Hi my dear. I can't comment on glassware as I have never use one to bake this cake. However I strongly recommend aluminium pans for baking most cakes. If you bake frequently, best to invest in a proper baking pan. A well balance heat is important during the baking. As for the oil, you can use any vegetable form of oil like canola oil, sunflower oil. Hope I answered your questions

[@palakgulati9747]

Hello Fiona I am a hig fan of your cakes. Can you please share eggless version of the black forest cake.

[@PatyPG1961]

Gracias por compartir tus recetas 😋💐😙🙏

[@aymanjabban7454]

thank you so much for an amazing recipe just I have one question is oven with fane or just up and down really it was a great test

[@user-ud6ux6fw1s]

vry nice

[@e.a.c8309]

Beautiful cake! Can you please tell me a substitute to the alcohol?

[@priscillapierre854]

Great recipe and a beautiful cake❤

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks dear 😘🌹

[@srijanmishra2478]

Pls pls make an eggless version

[@UzmaFoods]

Very good

[@asoaso9833]

Amazing

[@LauraandIsabella]

Nice recipe! New supporter 😊

[@aantisalwa8864]

masya Allah cool this week I will made this for my friends insya Allah 🥰🥰😙😙😙

[@cherylrwb]

What a cake....!!! Lovely. Few queries... Can input veg oil instead of corn oil? What will be the difference if I beat told and whites together??

[@MrsSmudger1]

I was wondering the same about the oil

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Yes vegetable oil is great too. Never beat yolk and white together as we depend on the meringue (egg white) to rise the cake. Even a dot of yolk in the egg white will effect the success of the meringue

[@cherylrwb]

@@gracioustreatz7231 thanls for the info. But in many recipes, we beat eggs together... So that's why I was wondering.

[@gracioustreatz7231]

@@cherylrwb Yes the normal ones with yolk and egg white beat together usually add air leavening agents, b soda and b powder. The other method will be genoise 😊

[@Dituttoedipiubyjenny]

👏👏wowwwwww

[@nithiyadhevikrushnun9346]

Hi for beating the egg whites, your video calls for 30g sugar but the recipe in your website mentions 80g. Could you please tell me how much sugar to add while beating the egg whites? Thank you.

[@sherinsamuel503]

Beautiful cake.,thank you so much for this recipe.I am also a home baker

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Impressive! I am sure you make beautiful cakes too 👍👏♥️🌹

[@manisharathod5783]

Very beautiful cake but what can I put instead of eggs? And which company have you used Cream of Tartar plz let me know.... Thank you so much...

[@mirrorglazecakes4673]

Pretty Work 💕

[@vidhijain1953]

Please make eggless Buttercream cake

[@yolandamarrero2742]

Hermoso.

[@elsieooi7922]

hi master would like to ask regarding the whipping cream what brand you using? I'm staying in Malaysia worry the weather will melt the cream.

[@AKitchenPhilosophy]

Woww..too good😍

[@ushagnanananda3115]

Hello... I tried this today... The sponge was lil hard... Wat was the mistake.... Please let me know

[@sbhatt1323]

Hi, the cake was awesome and it tasted really great... thanks for the recipe. But I just wanted to tell you, that, since I didn't hav butter paper to line the cake tins I used butter and flour to dust the tin and added the batter...the only problem I saw was the baked cake was shrinking from sides, top was perfect but I still got a perfect square cake coz I cut the sides....can I know the reason for shrinking at the sides.

[@johnjoseph5912]

Using same measurements I tried. It rose very well. But it shrinks down after taking out of oven

[@payaljotania4017]

My cake had risen but just sunk halfway in the backing. It almost became same amount as my batter. What could be the reason? Please help

[@naziyajahangir]

Can we use vinegar instead of cream of tartar ? Thanks

[@ChitownScratcher]

New here! This was great!

[@rosygovender9632]

Hi Fiona can you please make an eggless black forest cake if possible

[@marycoutinho2620]

Why is baking powder or baking soda not used for the cake?

[@tangmingming2343]

Hi. I always love watching your video. However, I've tried several times before to frost my cake using whipped cream only like how you did, but it always melted very quickly. Wonder how could I overcome this problem as I am staying in Malaysia (summer all year round). Do you have any tips on this? :)

[@acisabelleyu7898]

Hi Fiona, Black Forest Cake is always my favorite and I plan to make one for my own birthday! Just one question, do I soak the cherry with kirsch overnight ? As I recall seeing it somewhere else that it does.

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Hi dear. It is not really necessary to soak the cherry so that they remain fresh for this cake. Maybe the soaking you're referring to is dry fruit cake or plum cake? Fresh cherry after soaking will result in sogginess and they may not stand in shape. That's my personal opinion, but no harm exploring 😊

[@acisabelleyu7898]

@@gracioustreatz7231 I see. Thanks for the tips.

[@naarissanaarissa1806]

Use water bath while baking? Or no need.. tq

[@anujassal2192]

Hello dear this is my favourite cake and i want to make this perfectly but i have microwave pls describe me how to make in it convention mode plssss

[@8Kwalking]

Nice recipe... Yummy. One like from me #870. Have a good day my friend!

[@gracioustreatz7231]

Thanks my friend 🤗♥️

[@8Kwalking]

@@gracioustreatz7231 💖💖💖

[@raniashebly280]

Thanks for your feedback if i want to make this cake with round tin how many inch must be w if i have a 10 inch of round tin can i double the recipe?is the time of baking change please reply if it change how long mustbe?

[@ranibhagat4016]

Hi- I am from India we can use vegetable oil as well?