{"id":8873,"date":"2026-06-09T16:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=8873"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:47:43","slug":"moist-black-forest-cake-with-luscious-cherry-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/moist-black-forest-cake-with-luscious-cherry-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"Moist Black Forest Cake with Luscious Cherry Filling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This chocolatey Black Forest cake is soft, creamy and bursting with cherry flavor. It\u2019s layered with moist chocolate sponge, mascarpone Chantilly, and a rich cherry sauce that actually tastes like cherries. Not something that\u2019s easy to achieve. My version isn\u2019t the traditional way to make Black Forest, I think it\u2019s better, more indulgent and melt in your mouth!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18182 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-585x780.jpg 585w\" alt=\"Black Forest Cake - close up of the inside of a cake\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-585x780.jpg 585w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Hey team, Nick here! I\u2019ve actually never been a fan of traditional Black Forest cake. It\u2019s the soaked cherries. I just don\u2019t like the texture, and I think that whole side of the cake isn\u2019t thought through very well. I decided to see if I could make this cake better. More luscious and melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgnrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"COfe05LN-pQDFc3HhAAdSWsDtA\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18182 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Black Forest Cake - close up of the inside of a cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18182\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-07-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18178 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Black Forest Cake - close up of the top of the cake with chocolate sauce, cream and cherries\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18178\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-03-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"fd-form-666109254d9ac8cba3048153\" class=\"fd-form highlight\" data-ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153-rendered=\"\">\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153 fd-focus-visible-applied\" data-ff-el=\"root\" data-ff-version=\"3\" data-ff-type=\"inline\" data-ff-name=\"ribbonBanner\" data-ff-stage=\"default\" data-ff-handle-status=\"initialized\">\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__container\">\n<form class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__form\" action=\"https:\/\/form.flodesk.com\/forms\/666109254d9ac8cba3048153\/submit\" method=\"post\" novalidate=\"\" data-ff-el=\"form\">\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__title\">\n<div>\n<div data-paragraph=\"true\">GRAB MY\u00a0<strong>FREE<\/strong>\u00a0FROSTING E-BOOK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__subtitle\">\n<div>\n<div data-paragraph=\"true\">Join my\u00a0<strong>free<\/strong>\u00a0newsletter and get my\u00a0<strong>favorite frostings in a handy e-book<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__content fd-form-content\" data-ff-el=\"content\">\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__fields\" data-ff-el=\"fields\">\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__field fd-form-group\"><input id=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153-TXRiSmdrR0lM\" class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__control fd-form-control\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"TXRiSmdrR0lM\" required=\"\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"TXRiSmdrR0lM\" data-ff-tab=\"TXRiSmdrR0lM::THhZejg\" \/><label class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__label fd-form-label\" for=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153-TXRiSmdrR0lM\">FIRST NAME<\/label><\/div>\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__field fd-form-group\"><input id=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153-THhZejg\" class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__control fd-form-control\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"THhZejg\" required=\"\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"THhZejg\" data-ff-tab=\"THhZejg:TXRiSmdrR0lM:submit\" \/><label class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__label fd-form-label\" for=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153-THhZejg\">EMAIL ADDRESS<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__footer\" data-ff-el=\"footer\"><button class=\"ff-666109254d9ac8cba3048153__button fd-btn\" type=\"submit\" data-ff-el=\"submit\" data-ff-tab=\"submit\">SUBSCRIBE<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The chocolate sponge in this recipe is based on my\u00a0<strong>Vanilla Sponge Cake<\/strong>. It\u2019s as soft and airy as this cake and frankly, I won\u2019t say no to anything filled with\u00a0<strong>Chantilly cream<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0raspberry jam!<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, the cherries are soaked in Kirsch (cherry brandy) but I don\u2019t like biting into almost raw cherries in a cake so I ended up making a thick cherry sauce that is smooth and luscious and has a strong cherry flavor. It\u2019s silky and I think it pairs so nicely with the layers of soft chocolate sponge and mascarpone cream. It\u2019s more of a melt in your mouth experience.<\/p>\n<p>I topped it all off with my\u00a0<strong>easy one bowl chocolate sauce<\/strong>, swirls of creamy Chantilly and fresh cherries but you can defos use maraschino cherries if fresh isn\u2019t in season. I think what really finishes it off is the easy to make chocolate curls. Literally just a peeler and a block of chocolate! It looks traditional, but I reckon it tastes more special!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group featured-review-block has-light-mint-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Andrea<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-9278 wprm-user-rating\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I\u2019ve been watching your recipes for years but never had the courage to try one at home. I am very proud to say that I just made your Black Forest Cake recipe and it turned out delicious! I have zero decorating skils, so it didn\u2019t look as pretty as yours Nick, but it turned out tasty! Thanks for everything \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf52<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9cde4f48 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button more-lin\">Add your review<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgqrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcq vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CP3-0JLN-pQDFXWerAIdofcaNA\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-sauce-makes-my-black-forest-so-luscious\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The sauce makes my black forest so luscious.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Chocolate and cherry is a classic combo. But chocolate can easily overpower it, so the goal here was making sure the cherry flavor was punchy. I did that by using canned cherries which are available year-round and much cheaper than fresh cherries. Plus I reckon for a cake like this the flavor is better because they come in their own brine which I used to make the sauce.<\/p>\n<p>I thickened the sauce with corn starch which makes its smooth and glossy and spreadable in between each layer. And it\u2019s as soft and smooth as the Chantilly. Pair it with a soft chocolate sponge and I mean. C\u2019mon. Doesn\u2019t get better.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18180 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-585x780.jpg 585w\" alt=\"Black Forest Cake - slice of cake held up on a cake serving spatula\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05-585x780.jpg 585w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-WEB-05.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrg9rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrc9 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CP3H2JLN-pQDFRZKnQkd9MkfPQ\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-the-cherry-sauce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make the cherry sauce<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28691 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Whisking the cherry brine and corn starch to create a slurry\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28691\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP12-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28692 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Chopping the jarred cherries\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28692\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP13-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drain half the cherry brine into a jug<\/strong>, and half into a a large non-stick pot. Add the corn starch into the brine with the jug and whisk until well combined. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Use a knife to roughly chop up your cherries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28693 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Cooking the cherries in sugar and brine\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28693\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP14-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28694 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding the slurry to the simmering cherries\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28694\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP15-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrg5rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrc5 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CI6ZtbfN-pQDFaSgZgId2ZQvig\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add half cherries<\/strong>\u00a0to the non-stick pot along with all the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir continuously and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Then lower to medium heat and simmer for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the slurry into the pot while continuously stirring. The mixture will be milky at first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28695 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Showing what the mixed and thickened cherry sauce looks like\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP16-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrg1rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrc1 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CK-Z8LfN-pQDFTTFhAAdDnAiTg\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue stirring until the mixture turns clear and thickens. Turn the heat off and add the remaining cherries and stir through to coat. Then add the kirsch and red food dye (optional) and stir to combine. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic is on the surface of the sauce and set aside and allow to cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-light-mint-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I like adding just a little drop of red food dye in my cherry sauce to boost that rosy cherry color. Optional, but I reckon it makes the layers look warmer!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-simple-syrup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Syrup<\/h2>\n<p>Add the water and sugar into a pot and bring to a boil. When the sugar is dissolved, take off the heat and allow to cool completely. Add kirsch (if using) once it\u2019s cooled. Add as much or as little as you like. More will make it boozier.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-chocolate-sponge-cake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate Sponge Cake<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28680 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Mixing the dry ingredients in a bowl\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28680\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28681 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Whisking the egg whites and slowly adding sugar\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28681\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP2-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the flour, baking powder and cocoa powder to a small bowl. Mix together.<\/li>\n<li>To a separate bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar while slowly adding the sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgvrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcv vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CJiwirjN-pQDFcsNgwMdc-EI9A\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28682 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Whisking the egg whites to make the meringue\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28682\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP3-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28683 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Whisking the egg yolks and sugar together\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28683\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP4-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll reach a thick and glossy meringue.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl add the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract until you reach a nice thick and pale mixture. This will take about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28684 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28684\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP5-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28685 entered lazyloaded exited\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding the meringue to the batter to finish it\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28685\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP6-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgrprgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcrp vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CKvdsbjN-pQDFePKhAAdNdsZNA\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture and fold through gently.<\/li>\n<li>Add half the meringue and fold through gently. Repeat with the other half.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28686 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Greasing the bottom of the cake tins and lining with baking paper\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28686\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP7-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28687 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding the batter to the cake tins before baking the cakes\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28687\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP8-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grease the bottom of your cake tin (not the sides). Line with baking paper.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the batter between the cake tins. Bake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgrtrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcrt vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CIiKs7jN-pQDFSKoZgId-9YALQ\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28689 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Running a knife around the cake tin to loosen the cake after its cooled a little\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28689\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP10-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28690 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Showing the trimmed cakes\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28690\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP11-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes once baked. Loosen from the tin using a sharp knife and turn over onto a cooling rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li>Trim the very tops off the cakes and then trim in half. You\u2019ll have 4 cake layers all up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-let-s-decorate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s Decorate!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28697 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding Chantilly to the serving plate\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28697\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP18-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28698 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Brushing the first layer of sponge with simple syrup that has cherry brand in it\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28698\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP19-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgrlrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcrl vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add some Chantilly cream on the bottom of your serving plate or cake board and spread. Add the first cake layer.<\/li>\n<li>Brush with cooled simple syrup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28699 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding Chantilly cream to the first layer of cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28699\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP20-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28700 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Piping a ring of Chantilly around the cake layer to create a perimeter\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28700\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP21-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a thin layer of cream.<\/li>\n<li>Pipe a ring of cream on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28701 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding a layer of cooled cherry sauce on top of the cake layer\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28701\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP22-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28702 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding the next layer of cake and repeating the layering process\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28702\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP23-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill with 1\/3 of the cherry sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Add the next layer of cake on top. Repeat this until all cake layers are on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28703 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Covering the cake in Chantilly cream\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28703\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP24-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28704 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Creating a perimeter of Chantilly around the top of the cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28704\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP25-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgn8rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcn8 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover the top and sides of the cake with cream. Make sure you have enough to pipe swirls on top of the cake.<\/li>\n<li>Pipe a ring of cream on top to hold the chocolate sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28705 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding chocolate curls to the outside of the cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28705\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP26-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28706 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding chocolate sauce to the top of the cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28706\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP27-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover the sides of the cake with chocolate curls.<\/li>\n<li>Pour a thin layer of chocolate sauce on top of the cake. The perimeter of cream you piped will hold it in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28707 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Piping swirls of Chantilly cream on top of the cake\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28707\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP28-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28709 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-768x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Adding fresh cherries to the top of the cake to finish decorating.\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"28709\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-1170x1560.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-585x780.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-STEP-BY-STEP30-768x1024.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pipe swirls of Chantilly on top<\/li>\n<li>Decorate with fresh cherries or maraschino cherries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-light-mint-background-color has-background\">Tip \u2013 Chill before serving \u2013 Chilling your cake in the fridge for 2-4 hours (overnight is even better) helps the cake hold its shape and frankly cold cake is nicer to eat when it doesn\u2019t have buttercream.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tsl-faq-block has-light-mint-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-a-quick-baking-guide\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>A Quick Baking Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you\u2019re new to baking or just want to brush up on the basics, these guides are a great place to start!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tools and Equipment I Use as a Home Baker (and Love)<\/li>\n<li>Why is this recipe in grams?<em>\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 why you\u2019ll never go back to cups again!<\/li>\n<li>Commonly asked questions in the community<\/li>\n<li>How to properly soften butter<\/li>\n<li>Get to know your home oven for better baking results<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgreipjcpjrgnnrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpj vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcsipjcpjrcnn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tsl-faq-block has-light-mint-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-loved-the-recipe-let-me-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Loved the recipe? Let me know!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you enjoyed this recipe,\u00a0leave a star rating and comment\u00a0below. It helps others find the recipe and keeps the baking community growing. Tag me on\u00a0<strong>Instagram<\/strong>\u00a0so I can see your version too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-9278\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"9278\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-test1 wprm-min-400 wprm-min-500 wprm-min-600 wprm-min-700 wprm-max-800 wprm-max-900\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-circle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-999999x250 size-999999x250 entered exited lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-585x585.jpg 585w\" alt=\"Black Forest Cake - thumbnail image\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-1170x1170.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01-585x585.jpg 585w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/thescranline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BLACK-FOREST-CAKE-S-01.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Moist Black Forest Cake with Luscious Cherry Filling<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">Layers of soft chocolate cake, tangy cherries, and smooth Chantilly cream make this Black Forest Cake a perfectly balanced, indulgent treat.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3>Serves\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-9278 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"9278\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\" data-servings=\"12\" data-original-servings=\"12\">12<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-9278 wprm-user-rating wprm-recipe-rating-separate wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"9278\" data-average=\"4.69\" data-count=\"63\" data-total=\"295\" data-user=\"0\" data-decimals=\"1\" data-modal-uid=\"user-rating\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">4.7<\/span>\u00a0from\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">63<\/span>\u00a0votes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Nick Makrides<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Print Recipe\u00a0\u00a0Pin Recipe<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Cool:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">hours<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">German<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\">\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">758<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"recipe-9278-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-9278-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"9278\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cherry Filling<\/h4>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgnrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CNmbt5LN-pQDFbCVZgId1EMwnA\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"400 g   jarred cherries in brine, not syrup, pitted and chopped (see notes)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">jarred cherries in brine<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">not syrup, pitted and chopped (see notes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"300 g   jar brine, divided in half (or water if using fresh cherries)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">300<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">jar brine<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided in half (or water if using fresh cherries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"95 g   corn starch, corn flour\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">95<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">corn starch<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">corn flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"315 g   granulated sugar\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">315<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1\/2   lemon, juiced\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">juiced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"Pinch   of salt\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Pinch<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"60 g   kirsch, cherry liqueur\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kirsch<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cherry liqueur<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1   drop purple food gel, optional\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">drop purple food gel<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"2   drops red food gel, optional\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">drops red food gel<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Simple Syrup<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"125 g   boiling water\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">125<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boiling water<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"105 g   granulated sugar\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">105<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"40 g   kirsch\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">40<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kirsch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Sponge Cake<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"150 g   all-purpose flour, plain flour\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plain flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"50 g   Dutch processed cocoa powder, sifted\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dutch processed cocoa powder<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sifted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgqrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ6otpLN-pQDFVelZgIdFowEhQ\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1\/2 tsp   baking powder\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1\/2 tsp   salt\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"10   large eggs, 55g each, yolks and whites separated\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">55g each, yolks and whites separated<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1\/2 tsp   cream of tartar\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream of tartar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"210 g   caster sugar, divided\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">210<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">caster sugar<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"60 g   warm water, just above room temp\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">warm water<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">just above room temp<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"7 g   vanilla extract\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"12   fresh cherries or maraschino cherries to decorate\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh cherries or maraschino cherries to decorate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chantilly Cream<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"250 g   heavy cream, cold (see notes)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cold (see notes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"27\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1 tbsp   vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, see notes\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-23\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"28\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"250 g   mascarpone, cold (see notes)\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-24\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mascarpone<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cold (see notes)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Decorations<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"30\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"200 g   chocolate curls, see notes\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-25\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate curls<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"31\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input id=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" aria-label=\"1\/2   batch Chocolate Sauce, room temperature\" \/><label class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\" for=\"wprm-checkbox-26\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">\u25a2<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit-system-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">batch Chocolate Sauce<\/span>,\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr6yjm6crgr5csmocrgn\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcpyjm6crc3csmoc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"recipe-9278-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-9278-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"9278\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cherry Filling<\/h4>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrg9rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Mix corn starch slurry<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Drain half the cherry brine into a jug, and half into a a large non-stick pot. Add the corn starch into the brine with the jug and whisk until well combined. Set aside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Prepare cherries and begin cooking<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Roughly chop the cherries and add half of them to the non-stick pot along with all the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir continuously and bring to a boil on medium high heat. Then lower to medium heat and simmer for 3 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Finish cooking<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pour the slurry into the pot while continuously stirring. The mixture will be milky at first. Continue stirring until the mixture turns clear and thickens. Turn the heat off and add the remaining cherries and stir through to coat. Then add the kirsch and red food dye (optional) and stir to combine. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic is on the surface of the sauce and set aside and allow to cool.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Simple Syrup<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add the sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar is dissolved, take off the heat and add the kirsch. Mix and set aside to cool completely before using. About 20 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Sponge Cake<\/h4>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrg5rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Preheat<\/strong>\u00a0your oven to 170C \/ 340F (fan off), 150C \/ 300F (fan on). Grease only the bottom (not sides) of two 20cm \/ 8-inch cake tins with cold butter and line the bottom with baking paper.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Combine dry ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 To a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Whip egg whites<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 To a separate large bowl add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Use an electric hand beater to whisk until frothy. Slowly add 105g (half) of the sugar while the mixer is on high speed. Once all the sugar has been added continue mixing for 90 seconds. The mixture will thicken and become glossy. Take care not to overwhip the mixture otherwise it will result in large air bubbles in your cake.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Whip the egg yolks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 To a separate large bowl, add the egg yolks, remaining sugar, water, and vanilla extract and use your electric hand mixer to whip until pale, thickened, and creamy, about 5 minutes. The mixture should fall off in ribbons when you lift the beaters.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Fold in dry ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sift 1\/3 of the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture and use a spatula to gently fold through. Then repeat with another 1\/3 of the dry ingredients until all of it is combined. Take care not to overmix.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgvrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Fold in the meringue<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Add half the meringue and gently fold through with a spatula. Then add the other half and repeat. The batter will be light and airy.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Bake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and bake in the middle rack of your oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before carefully running a knife around the sides to release them. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-2-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>To trim cakes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Once the cake is completely cooled, trim each cake in half which will give you 4 layers of cake. I used a cake leveler, but a large, serrated knife will work as well. Discard or snack on excess cake. Set aside the cake layers and cover with a damp towel until ready to use.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Whipped Cream<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Prepare mascarpone cheese<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Add the mascarpone to a large mixing bowl (glass or metal) and use a spatula to stir and break up as some brands can be firmer than others. This helps break it up a little to prevent lumps in your whipped cream.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgrprgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Whip remaining ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Add the cold heavy cream and vanilla to the mascarpone. You can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whip to stiff peaks. I actually find it easier to get the right texture with a hand whisk. You\u2019re aiming for a smooth, stiff whipped cream that holds its shape but still looks silky. If it looks split or grainy, it\u2019s been overwhipped.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Transferring to piping bag<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Add to a large piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. While you\u2019re layering a decorating the cake, keep in mind that you will need to keep some of the cream to pipe swirls on top of the cake. So don\u2019t go too heavy on the cream and use your best judgement to use it evenly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Let\u2019s layer and decorate!<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Layer the cake<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Place the first cake layer on your serving plate and brush it with simple syrup. Evenly spread about 1\/4 cup of the Chantilly cream over the cake. Use the piping bag to pipe a tube of cream around the thin cream layer. This will act as a barrier to stop the cherry filling from spilling out the cake. Add 1\/3 of the cooled cherry mixture and spread that evenly. Repeat this layering process with the remaining layers. Using a cake turntable and offset spatula makes the decorating process smoother.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Decorating the top<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Once the cake is layered, spread a thin layer of cream on top and on the sides of the cake. Then pipe a tube of cream on top and fill with chocolate sauce.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgrtrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Cover cake with cream<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Coat the sides of the cake with cream. I do this by piping it on then spreading around with a spatula. You should have cream left over to pipe on top of the cake. Spread the cream around the sides of the cake as evenly as you can. Using an offset spatula is the best way to do this! Stick the chocolate shavings around the sides of the cake.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-9278-step-4-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>To finish<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Pipe swirls of cream on top of the cake and add cherries on top each swirl.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-9278-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-icon\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><strong>Cherries \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>You can use fresh cherries that are washed and pitted, but I think you get a better flavor from jarred cherries in brine. You can use the brine to make the sauce which boosts the flavor. If you use fresh cherries, cook them down in water instead of brine. You\u2019ll need an extra splash of kirsch to add more flavor and maybe a dash more sugar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Alcohol<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You can leave it out if you like, I do. Or you can add an extra splash if you want to make it extra boozy!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Cream \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>make sure you use cream labelled\u00a0<strong>heavy<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>cream<\/strong>\u00a0for this recipe. Whipping cream will work but won\u2019t be as stiff as heavy cream. Low fat cream will not work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Powdered sugar<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I don\u2019t like my cream too sweet, but if you like yours on the sweeter side you can use up to 1\/2 cup. Make sure you sift it!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgrlrgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CPPHkLvN-pQDFS3XhAAdcw8l1g\">\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejheziizxcrgyr0frgm43yacrgr8nrtnrl8nrpvwbqq18rt5rtn58rpr8rrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgqr8v8c494n1rt11ec5815vcsycrpyrgrprgrgsipjympc3rgrg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vxxhmpejheziizxcrcyr0rcaypyzc3rc4yxxeystrcsipjympc3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Mascarpone<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 is an Italian cheese that is similar in flavor to sour cream, but more creamy and less sour. Adding it to your Chantilly cream helps stabilize it so that it doesn\u2019t melt as quickly and holds its shape on top of desserts. It even helps hold the air in the whipped cream until the next day! Opt in for a better brand one as they tend to be thicker and make sure it\u2019s cold straight out of the fridge! Make sure you give your mascarpone cheese a mix before using. Some brands are soft, some are firm and can cause your Chantilly cream to go lumpy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Vanilla<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I have a great recipe for Vanilla extract here on the blog which is alcohol based. It can be used for most recipes. However, I would advise against using it for whipped creams (yes, even stabilized ones like this one) or meringues as it can muck around with the air whipped in the mixtures. Instead use a syrup based vanilla extract. I find vanilla bean paste is best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chocolate curls \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>For the chocolate shavings I used dark cooking chocolate. I have an awesome tutorial on the blog on\u00a0<strong>how to make chocolate curls<\/strong>\u00a0which takes minutes to make!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Storage \u2013 Cake layers (undecorated)\u00a0<\/strong>can be wrapped tightly in plastic and stored in a cool, dark, dry place at room temperature for up to three days before using. The finished and decorated cake can be store in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to three days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Nutrition<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 is an approximate and is based on per slice without the chocolate curls and chocolate sauce toping which are separate recipes. This cake makes 12 slices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejherrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgn8rgr0cftjio\" class=\"vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0 vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmoc vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crc3csmocrcn vxxhmpejheyr0jb3m6crcyr0rcsxf\" data-google-query-id=\"CO_s_7rN-pQDFeLcoAIdRTAFIA\">\n<div id=\"vxxhmpejheziizxcrgyr0frgm43yacrgr8nrtnrl8nrpvwbqq18rt5rtn58rpr8rrr0rxb3m6crgr5csmocrgqr8v8c494n1rt11ec5815vcsycrpyrgvrgrgsipjympc3rgrg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vxxhmpejheziizxcrcyr0rcaypyzc3rc4yxxeystrcsipjympc3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A note on measurements<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This recipe uses weight measurements for the most accurate results. Cup measurements can vary depending on where you are, which affects the precision needed for a recipe like this. Here is where you can learn more about\u00a0<strong>how to measure ingredients using digital kitchen scales<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This chocolatey Black Forest cake is soft, creamy and bursting with cherry flavor. 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