Martha Stewart Black Forest Cake Recipe
The Martha Stewart Black Forest Cake Recipe is a true classic. This dessert is perfect for any special party.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowls
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Three Round Cake Pans
- Parchment paper
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
- Offset spatula
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour 2 cups
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 3/4 cup
- Baking Soda 2 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- large Eggs 2
- Buttermilk 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract 1 tbsp
- Pitted Sour Cherries 2 cups
- Heavy Whipping Cream 3 cups
- Kirsch or Cherry Brandy 1/4 cup
- Dark Chocolate Shavings 4 oz
Instructions
- Bake the Layers: First, bake three chocolate cakes and cool them.
- Prepare the Cherries: Drain the cherries and save the sweet juice.
- Make the Syrup: Simmer the juice with sugar and some brandy.
- Whip the Cream: Beat the cold cream until it is thick.
- Brush the Cake: Soak the first layer with the cherry syrup.
- Add the Filling: Spread cream and drop cherries on the layer.
- Stack the Cake: Repeat these steps for the middle cake layer.
- Frost the Outside: Cover the whole cake with the white cream.
- Decorate the Top: Add chocolate shavings and extra cherries on top.
Notes
➔ Use room temperature eggs for a much smoother cake batter.
➔ Always sift the cocoa powder to remove any large lumps.
➔ Do not overmix the batter or the cake becomes tough.
➔ Make sure the cakes are fully cool before adding cream.
➔ Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the heavy cream.
➔ Use a serrated knife to level the cake tops evenly.
➔ Brush the syrup generously to keep the sponge very moist.