Black Forest Cake
Serves: 6
Eda Schinner
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
42
Spice
61
Sweetness
58
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
For the cake: Make the cake according to the package instructions, but substitute half of the water with coffee, and the other half with buttermilk (most likely it will call for 1 cup total of water)
2
Bake in two 8-inch round cake pans according to package instructions
3
Let the cakes cool completely
4
For the cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar and almond extract together in a large bowl until stiff peaks form
5
For the cherries: Combine the cherries and kirsch in a small bowl
6
To assemble: Use a serrated knife to cut the cakes in half horizontally
7
Create layers of cake, cherries and whipped cream, repeating
8
Top the cake with whipped cream, a few cherries and chocolate shavings