The best Black Forest Cake - How to Bake Authentic Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Baking a Black Forest Cake requires a bit of work but the result is very well worth it!
This traditional and authentic recipe shows you step by step how to bake a German Black Forest Cake and decorate it.
First, bake the chocolate cake, then make the cream filling, add the cherry liquor to the cake layers, fill the cake between the layers with cherries and cream, lastly, decorate the cake in the traditional wey with chocolate shavings, cream and cherries.
Please don't mind the sound in the video. My microphone seems to be broken and sometimes creates static noises, so I had to switch to the backup microphone in some scenes.
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[@rodmckenzie9089]

What a gorgeous cake! Black Forest is my favorite. But you didn't need to put the 12 marks on top because in my opinion that whole cake is a single serving 😋

[@Jeweliedear]

😂

[@godbyjrotc]

LOL!

[@joshwilliams4324]

Yeah lol I planned on eating whole thing, I'll share if with family of course 😂

[@akaaka4777]

😂😂👍

[@aladinos55]

😂😂😂😂

[@conniegant7781]

Very beautiful cake! I’m sure it’s delicious as well. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@Le_Pete]

Dem Himmel sei Dank! Außerhalb Deutschlands nehmen die alle Süßkirschen. Danke, dass du extra auf die Sauerkirschen hingewiesen hast ❤️

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh wow this is wonderful and I love Black Forest cake 😍 thank you for sharing

[@areebmohamed5229]

Thank you so much for the authentic recipe

[@anafogler2276]

Very clear description of the process. I can’t wait to try making it today.

[@danielletowles1389]

I can't wait to try your recipe. I Love your show.

[@susannay.3437]

A true labor of love. Enjoyed watching! 🍒

[@1973jdmc]

What THANK YOU so very much. Been searching for an authentic recipe.

[@bettyvorley1130]

Beautiful!

[@blueRosesforme]

We love Black Forest Cake but your recipe shows the authentic German way. Absolutely gorgeous!!! ❤❤Love your recipe !

[@ambermartinez2434]

Love it, I used your pretzel recipe. I will try this next.

[@eman3754]

Ohhh My Goodness! This is my favourite cake. Thanks for the recipe.

[@pablo-zn1mg]

omg I love this channel! I've never really liked most american style cakes because I grew up having german/austrian cakes for every event and birthday. I'll definitely try to make some of these. A variation of black forest but made with raspberry is my absolute favourite, along with the austrian sachertorte.

[@Ladythyme]

Wow...now I can appreciate why this cake is so special... looks amazing...but I bet it tastes better than that! I’ve had it before but never knew what was involved... That’s a work of ART! I hope some very special people got to eat yours 😊

[@mariadiantherese9663]

What a beautiful cake! I'm going to make this for Chrismas. Thank you!

[@DB-wq8jk]

Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful authentic German recipe so beautifully. I really wanted to learn it and I’m so glad I found your channel. Here in the UK there are many versions of this recipe but nothing beats the real thing. Growing up in Croatia anything German was always the best and this cake was my family’s absolute favourite. You are a joy to watch and can’t wait to check out your other recipes. Thank you ♥️

[@beckywebb1916]

This video helps so much! Thank you also for the conversions of measurements!

[@kmir17]

This is exactly what I was looking for.. the Black Forest cake recipe with Kirsch in it. I baked one for Christmas and I'm sure kirsch did make a difference in the flavor. Thanks for sharing!

[@mimt5505]

I had made this delicious cake when I was younger. Everything was the same except we had melted chocolate over the cherries in the middle layer and cooled it in the frig. for about a hour or so when the chocolate was set up enough and brought the cake back out to finish the third layer with cherries and whip cream. Everyone raved about and still do to this day. I had made it a couple of times now as an adult and still get that was the best cake I had ever eaten. Making this beauty is a labor of love. I only make it for special occasions.

[@22cyndi22]

Black Forest is my very favorite, but I have never made it myself. With your instructions, I might just have to try it! Your cake is stunning!

[@barbaraeinerson1274]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorial, I made this Black Forest Kirsch torte for my husband's 73rd birthday. It's already a hit and we haven't even tasted it yet. So excited!

[@celestesantos7103]

Excellent video. So beautifully executed, with the instructions and visuals so clear and calm PLUS the Best cake imaginable - gets better as the days go by. Danke.

[@poojagujjar4874]

Wow, I have been looking for authentic recipes for long time and found it at last. You are the best. This is simple to follow and your voice makes it such a nice experience to watch. Lovely.

[@Lola-iz5pf]

Thanks for detail step by step on how to make a german black forest cake. It's my favorite...

[@melisakanay3010]

Best reciepe on Schwarzälder Kirschtorte ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelalongNZ]

Clear and precise. Exactly how I made using a slightly different recipe. This looks much better and will use it next time.

[@chriseren2819]

Lecker Lecker !! Wunderbaren kuchen!

[@devirosenstein8824]

Really Best Black Forest Cake

[@cherub73au]

What a fantastic and mammoth effort! Black forest is my favourite cake with the sour and sweet and chocolatey fluffiness of the sponge. Delish! 💕

[@wilmarodriguez2139]

My favorite cake 🎂 TFS

[@LindaLarkin]

Thank God for people like you who actually upload traditional recipes. I'm following your recipe for Christmas this year :)

[@gabriella1459]

How long did u put it in the microwave if u remember

[@Nicola-Lore]

I grew up with this cake. My Oma made it quite frequently. It is my absolute favorite dessert. Tastes like love.

[@marinadsousa1329]

What a gorgeous cake forest Cake is my favourite cake thanku for sharing look so good 👍

[@Rae-lh7ex]

I followed your exact instructions and it turned out very good. Even better the next day. Danke 🇨🇦

[@cynthiawalker7888]

The cinnamon in the cherries is so underrated!!! I cannot wait to try!!!!

[@lizmiddleton2382]

Very pretty cake 🎂 thank you I really want to make it 😀

[@MariaJoseAzzopardi]

I made this cake for my mother-in-law's 94th birthday lunch yestereday and it was a great success. I very rarely make cakes and enjoy the challenge of making new desserts when entertaining. Thanks for your very clear instructions. I was extremely pleased with the results. I take this opportunity to wish you and all a very happy Christmas and New Year.

[@pinknbling9532]

Oh my goodness what a wonderful cake your recipe is definitely my favourite! I love your channel Cheers and love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@johnhinson3397]

Thank you for a great recipe.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@nazlcandogru9544]

Hello Miss! Thank you so much for this detailed description. Your recipe is definitely the most traditional one I have come across until now. I’m about you bake this for daddy’s birthday tomorrow. Wish me luck! Have a great day and thank you again!!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

I hope it all turned out well 😀, Happy Birthday to your dad!

[@danielrivera6341]

Great recipe and video.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you so much

[@debbielucas3795]

I baked 2 cakes on Tuesday and put into the freezer. Did the first part of one cake on Wed night, then the final part on Thursday lunchtime, for a Thursday night dinner party. Then got the second cake ready for a baby shower on Saturday. Both cakes were just amazing and I had so many comments about how fresh and nice it tasted. A few comments were how much better it tasted than store bought ones. So now, I am very happy, so thank you Barbara x

[@amarkasturi-qf5kv]

Thank you so much, this is an amazing recipe! I love your energy. Cake potion😍 You just got a new subscriber:)

[@Olivialovesdc1]

Perfect 🤩

[@ernestcastro6238]

How wonderful thank you very much.

[@dianned3174]

So beautiful cake. 👍👍👍

[@dianned3174]

I followed your Black forest cake recipe, I made for my husband's birthday. It was so amazing! Thank you!

[@beatrizpeyrelongueazpiri7338]

Thank you!!! I Will try this too!!!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Totally worth it!

[@faridehassadi9755]

Wow , looks very delicious and beautiful, thank you so much with all the details , . My boys for each birthday asked for black forest cake . Thanks for sharing ❤

[@aubiiii]

thank you for scraping the bowl so thoroughly i love when bakers do that in videos instead of leaving so much batter behind 🫣

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Even if you don't see me scrapping a bowl like that, you can be sure I do it when the camera is off. I often cut the video there so people don't get bored but I never let any batter go to waste :-)

[@GiveItAGoBakes]

I hate that too, I lick my bowls completely clean lol!

[@ColinCropley]

this has to be the best Black Forest Cake. I would love to make it for a bake sale!

[@charlottejameson8924]

Excellent video, so many tips and a lot of advice, from chilling the cake before cooking to advice on gelatine. I will make this a couple of days before christmas.

[@NYSESTRA]

Most authentic I’ve seen on KZbin. Kirsh makes it otherwise it’s just another cake! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

[@mavishmazhar3024]

What if I don't have kirsh in my country, can you suggest any other non alcoholic alternative

[@NYSESTRA]

@@mavishmazhar3024 I really can’t think of a non alcohol substitute for Kirschwasser. Keep in mind Kirsch is pungent not really sweet like some liqueurs or brandys.

[@Le_Pete]

@@mavishmazhar3024 you can leave it out, for even here in Germany not everyone likes it in there. But make sure you use sour cherries. Not the sweet ones. A few drops of bitter almond extract can somewhat imitate the Kirschwasser taste. But again, bitter almonds not the sweet ones!

[@1toshi32]

This cake is my all time favourite cake and it's been years since I had a piece. You can't get this in Australia. Definitely going to try it out. Oh yes you were right by the way. The more liquid cake mix is a batter and the thicker mixes like for bread is dough. I saw youtube once where they had a couple of lengths of thin wood like chopsticks but a bit thicker that they arranged at the sides of the cake at the height they wanted to cut it. They used this as a guide to make it easier to cut the cake to the height they wanted it. .

[@ameliaferro220]

That cake looks amazing!! I will try it this week. 😊

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Happy Baking!!

[@yvangnutov8114]

I have kirsch that I use for my cheese fondue, I will certainly try to do this , Danke Frau

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

Such a pretty cake. Looks delicious. Lots of work!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

... but totally worth the work 😁

[@gabriella1459]

Thank you so mucchh making this for my German class

[@annawozniak6807]

my favorite cake ever....thanks for sharing you recipe. I like to make mine with brandy instead (less authentic) but still yummy

[@mariabatsouri679]

This is my favorite cake!! I followed your instructions and the result was amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@pickypuck1]

Wonderful.

[@Innovativest]

Wow! echtes Kirschtorte aus dem Schwarzwald

[@user-xq5hm5ry6e]

I agree with you, definitely two layers! My favourite cake!

[@user-xq5hm5ry6e]

I meant three layers!

[@ligiasalas7652]

It looks absolutely delicious…👏👏👏

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you 😋

[@ligiasalas7652]

I made this cake for my daughter in law’s birthday following your video step by step and it was delicious. Everyone enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏👏👏🙏

[@vladislavtrevin4336]

Just purchased all the ingredients to make this cake all I'm waiting for is the cake ring.. even have my kirschwasser!!!! Watching this video over and over and over just to make sure I have my setting ready and tools ready. Thank you for posting this video!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Sounds like you are well prepared! Ave fun with the baking 👍

[@swerdna77]

Wow this cake looks absolutely amazing. Cherries aren't my husband's favorite but I'm sure he would love this cake. You have totally inspired me to make this. Thank you. I love your channel!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My husband isn‘t fond of cherries, too, but in this cake he doesn‘t mind. Hope it’s the same for your husband.

[@swerdna77]

@@MyGermanRecipes Yes I'm sure he would be fine with them. I have decided to make your Donauwellen cake first. I just bought all the ingredients and am waiting for the pan from Amazon which should be arriving today.

[@breanne2117]

My husband requested this for his birthday, just ordered the extra supplies I need. Thank you for the video!

[@jayleanpina7459]

Hey! I’m making this for my husbands birthday, what kind of alcohol did you use if any? 🧡🙂

[@gracexavier]

This is the original recipe. Trust me. Thank you so much.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@vanessakretzschmar4799]

Omg !! I love your channel and wanted to make my mom a Schwarzwälder a month ago. I couldn't find a good recipe and was sad you didn't have one. I use your Bienenstich recipe. Now I looked and you are in my search!!!!! So happy 🥰🥰🥰 Danke ❤️

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Wonderful! Enjoy the baking.

[@vanessakretzschmar4799]

My German Recipes I followed the recipe and my cake didn't rise 😞 going to try this again .

[@MyGermanRecipes]

So sorry to hear. It is very important to beat the eggs long enough like 20 minutes. Also, make sure the baking powder is mixed with the four and when you add the dry ingredients, make sure to be very careful. The air in the eggs must stay in there to only fold the dry ingredients in. I hope this time it will work! ❤️

[@vanessakretzschmar4799]

My German Recipes thank you for the tips. So I rewatched your video. I noticed I sifted my dry ingredients and you didn't. I am so used to sifting that i just did it! Immediately on the second batch, I didn't sift & I noticed a big difference in my dry ingredients and how my mixture mixed together. 25 minutes until I know how I did. 🤞🏼 fingers crossed the cake rises this time 😍

[@MyGermanRecipes]

How did it go this time?

[@EmirzaDjohan]

Thank God for this recipe! I grew up with this cake, with alcohol of course. 😍

[@srikanthshastry4546]

2 am in the night, in the heart of the Schwarzwald and craving this! Regards from Freiburg im Breisgau

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Oh, I hope you were able to get a slice in the morning at a bakery!

[@dinaraten4130]

Mmmmm perfect 🎉

[@markr4888]

I used to get my kirsh wasser kirsch torte from my German baker but he used Bavaria cream instead of you recipe. He also made Beehive cake . So good!!

[@liqiz1755]

Interesting to hear!! 🎉

[@elviraroth5533]

I love this cake. Have tried many recipes since coming to Germany 13 years ago. This is by far the BEST! My husband says "Nichts kommt näher ran". Thank you so much.🤗🙂

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Wonderful!

[@hansbaumbach4017]

I'm in Crete in Greece and can't find Kirsch but have learned to make it myself, that was a fantastic lesson on how to make the tastiest cake in the world (in my opinion) and keeping it traditional, thank you very much.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Greetings to Crete! I have been to Crete three times in my life, I love it there!

[@evarosales7930]

Beautiful! I have a co-worker from Germany and he was saying how he would love an authentic piece of black forest cake. Now I know how to make it. Thank you

[@MyGermanRecipes]

How nice of you to bake for him!

[@evarosales7930]

@@MyGermanRecipes He and his wife loved it. Thank you so much . He said it reminded him of his mothers cake

[@jbasil3678]

I am making it for Christmas, the cherry mixture is cooking now. I hope it will be ok in the fridge for 2 days. I agree this is a very authentic recipe and done very well! Thank you and frohe Weihnachten!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

The alcohol in the cake will probably have disappeared after a day. Try to cover it with something, so it might be prevented … or use some more Kirschwasser. Frohe Weihnachten 🎄

[@isaiahglynn3622]

Thank you for making this video. I hope I can make it. I haven't baked in over 30 years since I was 10 baking with my Oma she had us call her Omi it did not sound so old.

[@lanahrw]

It looks spectacular. A Black Forest cake was a stable favourite at birthdays when I was growing up! Such a treat. I would like to suggest when "curling" or scraping the slab of chocolate with a knife to get the shavings, you can use a potato peeler instead directing the peeler on the side of the chocolate bar. It gives lovely swirls or shavings too👍🏻🙂

[@royblack7305]

Very nice it has my mouth watering I'm definitely making three for Christmas. Two for my friends and one for just me no sharing. I lived in Scheinfurt for six years growing up my heart yearns to return to Germany. Black forest cake was a tradition at Christmas day dinner it was my favorite out of the many desert selections we had on Christmas day. Thanks for sharing this recipe it's the best one I have seen .

[@navednoorani3960]

Excellent! I have been longing for a genuine Black Forest Cake..you have done an amazing job in showing us how to make this gem..Can't skip the Kirschwasser!

[@marionhein6059]

This is very delish. Makes my mouth water!! I take "Sahnesteif" instead of the gelatine. Works as well. ❤

[@Clericoftheages]

I used to love it when my mom made this when I was a kid.

[@alangeorgebarstow]

Bravo! A lot of work, but certainly worth it. I shall make one (or, at least attempt to) for my next supper-party.👍🏻

[@momwalker2706]

Black forest cake is not gonna taste good without Schwarzwalder. Thank God I found you I have been looking everywhere for the original recipe IM SO HAPPY NOW. Black forest is my fv cake Im gonna try make this😜🤩

[@momwalker2706]

You have to put alcohol in this cake otherwise it won't taste good🤩👌💞 can't wait to try this recipe THANKS AGAIN🙏

[@roza9428]

From a German-Canadian in Canada, Hut ab!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you!

[@anafogler2276]

I made this cake according to your instructions. It was such a success!!! Next time I will make more syrup for the layers. I was a little concerned about the amount of kirschwasser, but now I see it wasn’t too much. The cake turned out to be light and not too sweet, just like I wanted. Danke!!!❤

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Wonderful! 👍

[@okimom2girlz]

Oh, I love Schwarzwälder. You can find one of the cake cutter levelers on Amazon. I bought one by Wilton. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Liebe Grüße, Sabrina

[@Azriela.]

Thank u so 4 zs delicious recipe. We can feel u put everything in yr heart 2 do it. Am busy wz it : cake baked, need 2 b cut, creamed and decorated 4 z last step which is 2 devore it 4 Shabbat 😂😊😋. Greetings from Spain.

[@konradlentschig]

Gut gemacht. Sieht sehr lecker aus. ✌️

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Dankeschön!

[@zenobiaw831]

Thank you SO much for this. My husband is from Germany and the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte is something he really misses, along with good bread. We've ordered "Black Forest Cakes" from local bakers, but it's always just a typical American style chocolate cake with disturbingly sweet icing and some cherries on top. I read that dutch processed cocoa is key and I also ordered some expensive cherries soaked in brandy from france. The cake is now made and is marinating. I'm looking forward to trying it tomorrow. The entire process would likely have been a great cataclysm if I didn't stumble upon your extremely helpful video. Again, thank you!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

How did it turn out?

[@ChefAkhtar]

Very impressive ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you! 😊

[@MaZEEZaM]

This is great, I didn’t expect a live stream, unfortunately I’ve missed most of the recipe.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

It's not live, it's just a premier and you can watch it again, once the premier is finished.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Yes, I wondered how it worked because I could see some editing. I will watch it later, I have been craving cake recipes but as it’s almost 4am here in Australia, I’m falling asleep lol. Thank you for the upload 🐨

[@MaZEEZaM]

I know it wouldn’t strictly be a traditional Black Forest cake but other fruits might be nice such as strawberries or poached pears as the fruit filling.

[@poulomidas8]

Hi Barbara, I made this yesterday, followed your steps word by word , and the cake turned out so good, that even I can say so myself. Thank you for sharing the recipe. And yes, I agree , it very very useful to start the cake a day before you plan to serve/eat ... a lot of patience/time goes into it. thanks again.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Wonderful! Thank you for your feedback ❤️

[@lakshayasood2197]

I see a black forest cake, I click subscribe and like.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Welcome to my channel and thank you for subscribing! Did you also click the bell button to get notifications? New video usually every Saturday at 12.30 pm :-)

[@ChrisinOSMS]

Same.

[@Slivings911]

Your cake is gorgeous! It’s my husband’s favorite cake. I wanted to make it for his birthday next week but I see that it’s going to be highly unlikely because of how labor intensive it is, and requiring tools that I don’t have. I doubt mine would look anything like yours! 😅 I’m sure you’ve seen those photos of epic fail cakes. But I enjoyed your video and found it very relaxing to listen to your lovely voice. I have a new aspiration: to make this cake - some day. 💖 🍒🍒🍒

[@theresatraugott6970]

I’m going to try it and I have no special equipment. It is going to be amazing. Try it, it will turn out fine.

[@Ravensonng]

It looks so delicious. I am going to make it for my husband's birthday :) Btw you asked us to tell you here about dough/batter. Dough is usually referred to breads, while batter is more for cakes.. Your english is perfect :)

[@Knebelcm1986]

Thank you sweetheart

[@contactlynda]

I am going to make this cake for my birthday 🎂 which is coming! Thank you for posting it! Have you ever made it with the crust on the bottom?

[@ammikakitchen6054]

Nice