Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make BLACK FOREST CAKE!

Black Forest Torte is on the menu in Chef Anna Olson's amazing kitchen, and she is going to teach you how to make this delicious recipe from scratch! Follow along with the recipe below!
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Chocolate Chiffon
1 ¾ cups (225 g) cake & pastry flour
1 cup (130 g) icing sugar
½ cup (60 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp (7 mL) baking powder
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) coffee at room temperature
½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil
5 eggs at room temperature, separated
½ tsp (2 mL) cream of tartar
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (caster sugar)
Cherries
2 cups (500 mL) pitted tart cherries**
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (caster sugar)
½ cup (125 mL) water
2 cinnamon sticks
2 Tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
3-4Tbsp (45-60 mL) kirsch, cherry gin, or brandy (optional)
Whipped Ganache
1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
5 oz (150 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
Whipped Cream Frosting
2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream
½ (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (130 g) icing sugar, sifted
1 ½ tsp (7 mL) vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1 Tbsp (15 mL) kirsch, cherry gin or brandy(optional)
2 Tbsp (30 mL) instant skim milk powder
chocolate shavings and candied or brandied cherries for decor
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Line the bottom of three 8-inch (20 cm) pans with parchment paper, but do not grease the pan at all.
2. In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, sift the flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add the coffee, oil and egg yolks and whip on high speed until the mixture is thick and glossy (it will look almost like chocolate pudding).
3. In a separate or clean bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until they are foamy, then slowly pour in the sugar and continue whipping until the whites hold a stiff peak when the beaters are lifted. Fold a third of the whites into the chocolate batter, and then fold in the remaining two-thirds.
4. Pour the batter (it will be fluid) into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes, until the centre of the cake springs back when gently pressed. Out from the oven, turn the cakes upside down to cool (if you have new or non-stick pans, the cakes may pop out, but that is OK).
5. For the cherries, simmer the cherries with the sugar, water and cinnamon sticks over medium heat for 10 minutes, then remove the cinnamon sticks. Stir the cornstarch and kirsch (or brandy, if using) together and add to the cherries, stirring until the cherry juices have thickened and are bubbling. Remove from the heat, cool and then chill completely.
6. For the whipped ganache, bring the cream up to a full simmer, then pour this over the chocolate. Let the mixture sit for a minute, then whisk gently until it is smooth. Cool the ganache and then chill completely. When you are ready to assemble the torte, whip the ganache by hand until it holds peaks when the whisk is lifted (or if using beaters, beat on medium-low speed). Spoon all of the whipped ganache into a piping bag fitted with a large star or plain tip.
7. For the whipped cream frosting, whip the cream until it holds medium peaks. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add about a cup of the whipped cream and beat well until smooth (don’t worry if the cream deflates a little. Fold in the remaining cream and the kirsch (or brandy, if using), then fold in the skim milk powder.
8. To assemble, place a cake layer on a platter. Pipe an edge around the outside of the top of the cake with the whipped ganache, as well as a little circle in the centre (this prevents the cake from collapsing as you slice it later). Spoon and spread half of the cherry filling over the cake within the piped ganache and top with a second cake layer. Repeat again with the whipped ganache and the remaining cherry filling (the remaining whipped ganache can be used for decorating). Frost the top and the sides of the cakes with the whipped cream frosting and pipe any details you wish on the top. Sprinkle the top of the cake with chocolate shavings and arrange candied or brandied cherries if you wish. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
The torte will keep, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
** You can use frozen pitted cherries, since fresh tart cherries are tough to find and have a short season (and are a pain to pit). You can often find frozen cherries at European style groceries or deli’s. If impossible to source where you live, use tinned cherry pie filling as is, with a little kirsch stirred in.
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I made this today for my sister's birthday! It was wonderful! Thank you for an easy recipie

[@retrobarbie9028]

This came out during the best time! My husband's birthday is soon and this is his favorite cake. I've been looking up recipes to find an easier way to make it. Thank you sooo much for this!

[@ohyum]

That is good timing! Happy baking!

[@matthiasknaak4219]

I am from Pforzheim in the Black Forest and I love to see when people go crazy , get creative with this beautiful , delicious "Torte " 😌. Love ❤️ to all cake artists .

[@johncequena4279]

Every masterpiece you made deserves a thumbs up! Such a talent! Kitchen setup was super nice too. ❤

[@janinemacalawa6454]

So happy for this❣🤗😍My ultimate favorite cake BLACK FOREST❣Thank you so much Ms. Anna for granted my request in your live videos.🙏❤

[@jimstein2890]

My favorite now a professional recipe; very excited to practice baking skills. Thank you so much. You are awesome.

[@cutesweetfunnysayingst-shi7464]

Always love to watch Anna bake!

[@KarleneA380]

Oh yum! Chocolate ganache, what a great addition to a classic.

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We think so too! :)

[@LM-gq1om]

My favorite cake, who knew it was so easy to make and that frosting, yummy !

[@alicewong1201]

This is absolutely incredible! Love your recipes.

[@queencleo1151]

Anna always has that special twist to every classic recipe which spikes up the magic!!! Thanks Anna:)

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Cherries are my favorite! I definitely have to try this! Thank you for the idea, Anna!

[@santikiranadewi3148]

always love anna’s recipes 😘

[@shortcakefan1078]

Absolutely love this cake 😍.... It looks gorgeous and scrumptious ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janicefers]

This is my favourite cake since I was a chlid but what a upgrade to the store bought ones awesome recipe anna !

[@rajeshreesriram729]

I made this today. Thanks so much for this classic recipe. It was simply unique with a touch of difference only you can create. 👌👌

[@mj_tz]

It's the best black forest cake I have seen so far. I will try making one. Thanks Anna you're the best!

[@ohyum]

You are too kind Milan! Please let us know how it turns out!

[@ivaivy8124]

Ah this may well be one of my favorite cakes from your channel👍 along with Sacher, mousse cake and birthday vanilla cake🙂

[@khoulodabdelsalam1629]

Just made this for my mom’s birthday!! It turned ((UNBELIEVABLY delicious))!!, everyone liked it Appreciate your recipes.❤️

[@easci2024]

I have tried this recipe. Definetly best cake ever. My cake was so delicious. Thank you.

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Queen of prep! "I do have both already chilled xxx and xxx and ready for masterpiece cake!"

[@angelinegonzales491]

Thanks for sharing beautiful chef! 😍 I wanna try this tomorrow. Excited here!😉

[@dwiastutipuspitorini8008]

I have tried it yesterday, it is so yummy!!! Thank you Anna.

[@apmarin]

Mouth watering and she makes it look so easy!

[@MAli-cc2yl]

Your way of expounding and doing work is amazing....u are amazing anna God bless u😊

[@ronajeanbaeserenias5964]

I always watch bake with anna olson on asian food network, Super love her 😍😍😍 A fan from philippines ❤💕

[@farjana7149]

Followed your recipe, the outcome is scrumptious 😍 gracious ❤️

[@mandys1379]

This cake recipe looks delicious! Definitely going to be on my list to make sometime soon!

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Great to hear Mandy! Please let us know how it turns out!

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[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Anna, that’s a beautiful looking black forest torte! My husband loves black forest cakes and he would adore this one 😍

[@ohyum]

It sounds like you are going to have to make this for him Angie!

[@ashleysebastian345]

@@ohyum Can we use normal milk powder for the whipped cream cream cheese frosting recepie??

[@srinivasmuvvala7681]

Love your show anna and your love for baking

[@maggiemoo6854]

This is the one and only exactly the way my German mom made. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

Who would have ever thought one could get so excited watching a food video................Can't take my eye off of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yum yum, thanks Anna

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Yay! Thank you!

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@@ohyum Thank you for pure viewing pleasure. My baking has improved significantly since meeting you........(^__^)

[@melodybeitzel5378]

That cake really looked delicious i would love to give it a try

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If you are able to you should!

[@lula1252]

That looks soooo good 😍😍

[@maricrisr.]

Oh yeah!!! I'm so excited for this.

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Oh yum you mean! :p Please let us know how it turns out!

[@rai_7225]

I've watched your series with my family! All will go "Wahh" and "I want that!". The kitchen still looks the same till today! Brought back a lil memories. I still remember that I have a dream to give a kitchen like this for my mother! So tidy and all! Love from Malaysia! ♥♥♥❤❤❤

[@lpcookie1]

Black Forest is my favorite cake😍 My mouth is watering🤤😋

[@ashviniswamy8630]

Yum! I remember it with a shortbread biscuit base. You are so effortlessly talented! 🙏🏼

[@victoriamutiso7651]

I made the cake today and it was absolutely delicious. The combination of the spanish chocolate cake, the cherries, the ganache and that rich whipped cream gives it a yummy taste. I can't thank you enough Anna. I have learned a lot from you so far.

[@bloodoranges2631]

The French cuisine used fruit salad instead of chery and use pineapple juice on the cake

[@batmigz]

How is the sweetness level?

[@priyaarya5578]

Made this for my bday excellent ty anna lots of love

[@helenwong2512]

This black forest chocolate cake is super fancy !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing, Anna !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ohyum]

Thank you for watching Helen!

[@FoodFunAndEnt]

This one of lady have super job I was always watched her videos mam you're a brilliant work have a nice day

[@aminamaradesa9778]

This looks amazing

[@vnbestfood1267]

Wow chocolate is my family favarite food, thank for Ana Recipe

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Stunning....recipe, but also clarity of presentation.

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Omg! I remember seeing this woman a few years ago, it was then I decided to start baking, it helped me get out of my zone.

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Oh baby this looks amazing

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Looks so good!!😍 Gonna try this recipe soon!!😍

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Wonderful! Please let us know how it turns out!

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I will surely try

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Love your recipes Anna. Always pleasure watching your videos.love from Sweden

[@potchimes]

Absolute delight ! Thanks beautiful lady!

[@sabatariq]

Hi Anna thanks for sharing because I always have difficulty in fresh whipping cream, definitely will try this , love you 😘

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That's great Saba!

[@dwiastutipuspitorini8008]

Thanks so much, this is my favorite cake

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i remember watching anna on tv after school, that was my daily routine 😂

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OMG same

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Yeahh me too 😂

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That was me too lol

[@roshanipatel1703]

I made this yesterday.. it was delicious.. thank you for the recipe..

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Can you please tell me what kind of cherries you used? Fresh, frozen or canned? I want to make this but I only have cherries in the can. I know Anna says we can use those but I want to see if anyone did and if so, how did the final cake come out...

[@virginiastouffer2313]

My birthday is in July, i have been making my siblings, dads, moms, and my cakes for 4 years now I have been looking for a cake for my bday and this is perfect! thank you for the easy recipe!

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ME ENCANTA ESTE PASTEL🍰I LOVE THIS CAKE!

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Wonderful to hear!

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O wow wow wow .i I always following your recipes they trun out great i was just waiting for this recipe. What a pleasant surprise.

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That's great to hear!

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My FAVOURITE cake ever!!! 🤤🤤😋😋😍😍

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Goddess of baking

[@ohyum]

That's so kind, thank you!

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Amazing recipe ❤️ Thank you

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that looks absolutely delicious

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Amazing!!! Thank you!! 😘

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I am sure this is so delicious thx for sharing 🌷🌷

[@rania3985]

I tried the recipe for my birthday.. it was indeed yummy

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Wow, that's such a dreamy cake, Anna! A wonderfully rich treat, for any occasion! Pray you're doing well! 😊❤🙏🇨🇦

[@ohyum]

Thank you Susan! Hope you are staying safe!

[@pratikchakraborty1122]

This is the best ever black forest recipe I have ever seen.. Surely will make it for my girlfriend on her birthday.. Thanks alot for sharing this recipe☺️

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Gracias Anna por tus deliciosas recetas, saludos desde Costa Rica.

[@richadevander211]

Wow... The cake lookin soooo good!! Just like you!! 😁😁😁❤❤

[@mkivy]

This looks so delicious Anna...I had this well a bite from my mommas piece of cake (bc in Vienna the cherries 🍒 have brandy or cherry liqueur in them) and it was so rich and yummy! Lots of whip cream...take care Anna...stay well...

[@ohyum]

Thank you Mike! That cake from Vienna sounds divine! Stay safe!

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I love you Anna your cakes look awesome and yummy, please share piping skills 💖💖

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My sister's birthday will be on this sunday, and I will try to make this lovely cake to her. I hope that she will like it. 😍😍

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Even while sick with the flu - NOT COVID-19, that looks amazing. I can't even taste water right now - that's right - water. Great cake Anna!

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Amazing skills 👌🏾 😋

[@ohyum]

Thank you Erya!

[@nelliehagen5267]

Oh my my my that looks scrumptious 🤤

[@elizabethmohammed9417]

Thank you so much Anna ever since i found your videos, i can't stop looking at them. Such a great teacher. God bless you. Or may i ask what size cake pans used for this cake? Thank you

[@contendcontemd2179]

8 inch pan

[@contendcontemd2179]

Three 8 I inch pans

[@stellarobertson9910]

Looks delicious my friend.you are the best.🐰

[@vimaladevi7556]

Hi anna, i love watching the way you bake l. A delight to the eye, and they seem delectable. Could you show some bakeless cakes and pastries? Im from Malaysia

[@matijesus1362]

Great recipe Miss Anna!😁😁 grettings from Argentina ☺

[@ohyum]

Thank you, and greetings! Stay safe!

[@kukisharma9668]

Anna is the best.

[@noorka947]

Oh yuuuum , I like black forest cake so much ..love your recipes dear Anna ...can you make a recipe for angel cake ..my greetings to you 😊

[@ohyum]

Thank you Noor! We hope you try this recipe for yourself!

[@christineyap7004]

I like black forest cake🎂 Cake looks so moist👏😋😍 Oh yum very nice👏love you Anna❤

[@TheresaLesure]

Love watching your video's. I have learned so much, thank you.! I was wondering if I can freeze chocolate chiffon cake layers ahead of time and assemble at a later date?

[@rizqi125]

black forest is like the standard birthday cake here in indonesia. almost every kids knows about this cake

[@ohyum]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@ssk9452]

What's the black forest cake recipe followed there?

[@rizqi125]

@@ssk9452 i don't know actually because in my neighborhood, we don't really make it ourself *some of us do but not my family* so usually we would just go to a bakery and order a birthday cake and the employee will automatically ask "black forest?" this is a true experience tho lol

[@fortunerindonesia7227]

But there are any several types of black forest cake in Indonesia mostly they are not make it originally

[@fortunerindonesia7227]

No kirsch?

[@mareerepa2593]

My favourite cake!!

[@ohyum]

Wonderful! We hope you try this recipe out for yourself!

[@CutieSassieFoodie]

Hi Ana.. I tried the exact cake recipe it came out really nice.. however would like to let you know that it was on bit dry side.. i wish it was very moist cake..

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Really classic 👌👍😋 and yummmm 😋 yumcious 😋 yummy 💯

[@cookingwithem1405]

Love your recipes! Can I use this one to make a sheet cake (I want to make a number/letter cake) or do I need to make any changes to the recipe?

[@resepkuepejuangcod3157]

Mantap resep black forest nya ( good black forest recipe 👍👍👍 ) hi..nice to see great baker...Im from indonesia..homemade baker

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Yummyyyy delicious cake, Anna ❤️

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i love that cake!

[@meri8746]

Lovely! 👏🏻

[@itsurgirl2]

Another good cake. I would like to try that. What flour would you recommend beside a wheat flour?

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I wish I live close too Anna bakery I can buy baked good every day I visited Sweden recently the hotel I stayed breakfast breads I never tasted anywhere in the world such good taste

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Hi Anna, I just love to watch your videos is just amazing ❤️😘👍👍👏

[@ohyum]

We're so glad you enjoy them!

[@mishashami1210]

I made this cake. It turned out beautifully. I had used self raising flour. Instead of cream of tartar , I replaced it with some lemon juice. I also didn't have any cherries. I had used pineapple soaked in syrup ( the ones you get in a can) .The cake was super soft , light. Perfect recipe 👌 thanks Anna.

[@EdolasMystogan]

Soooo basically you made a pineapple-choco cake, not a black forest cake lol

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I am watching fr Indonesia.. I like to try this receipe 😘

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M definitly trying this...

[@ohyum]

Excellent! Please let us know how it turns out!

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Love chocolate cake!!!💚💚💚

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You are so amazing Anna ❤️❤️❤️

[@ohyum]

Thank you Hira!

[@ravishinoda7842]

That's a beautiful cake would love to taste it 🖤😍😍

[@ohyum]

You're going to have to make it for yourself then! :)