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

[@LindaLarkin]

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

[@Tophiasman]

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

[@maryjayne8746]

How was the cake !!?? This recipe looks awesome but would love to hear from someone who made it

[@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.

[@Vedemis7]

@@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!

[@orjval]

@@mavishmazhar3024 she answers this in the first minute of the video lol sweet cherry juice

[@mj9844]

What size springform pan (width and height) please?

[@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 :-)

[@asugarholicslife]

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

[@hobojump7651]

​@@asugarholicslifeYes gurl!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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]

😂😂😂😂

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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 ♥️

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelmcilrath9466]

I can now understand what a labour 29:34 of love this is!❤️❤️❤️

[@1973jdmc]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@eman3754]

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

[@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? 🧡🙂

[@mksmua]

I made it today and it was such an amazing cake. My husband’s friends loved it, and my husband kept 4 slices to himself and does not plan to share it anymore 😂 Thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Glad they enjoyed it. I hope you get to have some too! 😉😆

[@irenecheng7335]

I love the way you show the whole preparation!! Lovely

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you so much 😊

[@donnalindakelley3402]

Delightful. That is one beautiful cake. Thank You for showing us how to do this. Now I understand why Black Forest Cake is so expensive at bakeries. It is well worth it. Makes a wonderful birthday cake for someone special.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

I‘m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@susannay.3437]

A true labor of love. Enjoyed watching! 🍒

[@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 ❤️

[@Nicola-Lore]

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

[@Vedemis7]

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

[@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.

[@JackThompson-iq4hv]

The cake is very aesthetic and cool, thank you for the video and the work done

[@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.

[@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!! 🎉

[@Lola-iz5pf]

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

[@gracexavier]

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

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@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 😊

[@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! 💕

[@melisakanay3010]

Best reciepe on Schwarzälder Kirschtorte ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@klaudiak6615]

Thank you for sharing! Im making this for Christmas this year❤

[@MyGermanRecipes]

I hope it turns out beautifully!

[@charlottecallaghan8868]

Thank you for a lovely recipe! I made this cake for a wedding where the bride is German so knew they would appreciate a traditional recipe and they loved it 🥰

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Wonderful!

[@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 ❤

[@yvangnutov8114]

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

[@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 .

[@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!

[@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! 👍

[@philomenakassman6528]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Love it.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@marionhein6059]

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

[@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 🎄

[@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?

[@SwtGrnEyed86]

My Father has requested Black Forest Cake for his birthday this weekend. I've watched several videos (only to realize my grandmother had made me this Cake several times for my birthday growing up, I just didn't know it was called Black Forest Cake 😂), and anyway, I found your video to be the very best, most informative and beautiful turn out!!❤

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you 😊 and a Happy Birthday to your dad! I hope the cake turns out perfectly. I recommend using the metric measurements. There is always a bit of a difference with the conversion to US measurements.

[@knv9090]

Truly the best!

[@loveofanimalsinc.visaliaca8508]

I would never use marachino cherrys. They make the cake taste off. Black cherrys are perfect and yes cherrywater is best to use. Very nice recipe 👌

[@MyGermanRecipes]

The Marachinos are only on top. If its the season, I always use fresh cherries but there are times when I can't get them and use cherries from a jar but they are not Maraschino cherries. As I said, the Maraschinos are only on top since they look better than the cherries from the jar. In summer, just use fresh cherries.

[@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.

[@marinadsousa1329]

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

[@stevensgoodallsg]

Wow what a chef. Everything you make is suoerb

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you so much

[@danielrivera6341]

Great recipe and video.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you so much

[@TeslaGeeek]

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

[@pinknbling9532]

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

[@annawozniak6807]

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

[@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.

[@amarkasturi-qf5kv]

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

[@ambermartinez2434]

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

[@ursulabecker730]

Im living in Germany for 40 yrs. now. I find your recipes fantastic. Although I speak German fluently I wouldn’t have the courage to do a channel in German. Just one thing, the „ch“ in cherry is pronounced like the dance cha cha cha I’m normally English speaking. When u say sherry ( Sherry is a Portwein from Spain.) much luck and success with your channel. I love it. 🌈

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Got it! Question: are you British, American or Australian? Just to know if there are regional differences.

[@ursulabecker730]

@@MyGermanRecipes no I’m a former South African under British influence. So my English is very British although my family say I’ve acquired a slight German accent over the years. 😊. Continue with your channel. I love the originality of your recipes. I presume u live in America.

[@SandyMilne-j1n]

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

[@SandyMilne-j1n]

I meant three layers!

[@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 👍

[@RRL551Dynamic]

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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@blueRosesforme]

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

[@Pierre-LucTremblay]

Black Forest cake has always been my favourite cake. I used to ask for it on every birthday. The kirsch makes a huge difference so i suggest to never avoid it

[@beckywebb1916]

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

[@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?

[@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. .

[@areebmohamed5229]

Thank you so much for the authentic recipe

[@thecitiots]

I just came back from bavarria this was my absolute favorite treat there. Beautiful job!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rosadelatorre6658]

I just followed your recipe to make your cake. It is delicious. A couple of observations that left me uncertain were the amount of water used to dissolve the gelatin and how long you warmed it in the microwave. I guessed, but I wasn’t comfortable. It worked our well. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. Sehr lecker vielen danke!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

I am actually planning a video about how to handle Gelatine because so many feel insecure about how to prepare and use it.

[@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. 🙏👏👏🙏

[@alangeorgebarstow]

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

[@durdanakhan224]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you!

[@chriseren2819]

Lecker Lecker !! Wunderbaren kuchen!

[@johnhinson3397]

Thank you for a great recipe.

[@MyGermanRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@devirosenstein8824]

Really Best Black Forest Cake

[@anafogler2276]

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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@conniegant7781]

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

[@AussieAngeS]

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

[@roza9428]

From a German-Canadian in Canada, Hut ab!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Thank you!

[@rharesh4451]

Thanks for the post ma'am it's heavenly tempting , yum 😋 and beautiful Black Forest 🎂. My family doesn't like alcohol I'm sure there's always a substitute. I'll will request my mom to make for me on my birthday which is the same day as Christmas. Medical student Malaysia God bless.👍😋✌

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂

[@rharesh4451]

@@MyGermanRecipes thanks a lot ma'am. 🙏

[@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.

[@Tophiasman]

Thank you so mucchh making this for my German class

[@garitica3365]

Sadly, I'm allergic to chocolate however, I love to bake with it. I won't be able to eat it, but it'll make me happy seeing my family enjoy it! Thanks for another great recipe!

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Omg, allergic to chocolates is the worst allergy I can think of. How brave that you are still baking with it for your family ❤️

[@garitica3365]

@@MyGermanRecipes awww, thanks. I agree, it totally stinks, but I tell myself that at least I'm not allergic to the smell of it too! So I live vicariously through family and friends. I bake, they eat. . ;-)

[@garitica3365]

@@MyGermanRecipes I made this for Thanksgiving. I had a bit of an incident when cooking the sour cherries....the juice got too thick. I'm thinking I probably didn't watch the pot close enough! Regardless, it was a great hit, almost everyone wanted a second piece. Thanks so much!

[@garitica3365]

@AMG , hi, and thanks so much for the suggestion! Merry Christmas (Happy Holidays)!

[@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!

[@ColinCropley]

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

[@brittneychapman4846]

Thank you so much for the authentic German recipe. I appreciate you so much. I cannot seem to find Kirschwasser so I may have to resort to another cherry liquor/vodka of some sort or use cherry juice. This recipe was executed beautifully and I cannot thank you enough. ❤

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Kirschwasser actually doesn't really taste anything like cherry ... in my opinion ... so Wodka might be OK.

[@ruthmaier755]

It’s just called Kirsch here in the states. Any good liquor store should carry it.

[@Innovativest]

Wow! echtes Kirschtorte aus dem Schwarzwald

[@TravelalongNZ]

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

[@ameliaferro220]

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

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Happy Baking!!

[@lespantalonsfancie2434]

I've finished day 1 prep and my cake is now in the fridge. I'm very excited to get to the decorating (and eating!!) tomorrow 😋. Instead of kirschwasser I used a cherry cider because that was the most economical alcoholic option I could source (and it HAS to have alcohol haha). EDIT: day 2 - it came out looking just like the video, and it tasted amazing! Next time I'll try to source kirscenwasser or similar cherry liqueur, rather then the cherry cider sub I used today ( which still came out pretty nice).

[@MyGermanRecipes]

I'm very happy to read that you loved the cake! Kirschwasser is definitely the best choice!

[@konradlentschig]

Gut gemacht. Sieht sehr lecker aus. ✌️

[@MyGermanRecipes]

Dankeschön!

[@wilmarodriguez2139]

My favorite cake 🎂 TFS