I finally mastered a rich, yet light as a cloud BLACK FOREST CAKE recipe!

RECIPE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/the-ulti... SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cakesbymk I think this black forest cake is one of my favourite recipes to date! It’s intense in flavour, yet light as a cloud. Consisting of soft chocolate sponge cake layers soaked in a cherry syrup, topped with a sour cherry filling, stabilised whipped cream and dark chocolate, this black forest cake will not disappoint – I PROMISE! 🙂 INGREDIENTS: For accuracy, I would recommend using the gram measurements provided as those are the exact quantities I use. Cup measurements are given as estimates (based on US cup measurements) to make it easier for those who do not have a scale. Cherry Filling ▢2 cups (400 g) morello cherries - from a 680g or 700g jar with syrup removed. Save syrup for other elements of the cake. ▢3 tbsp (40 g) cherry juice - from the jar of morello cherries ▢¼ cup (50 g) white granulated sugar ▢1 tbsp (14 g) fresh lemon juice ▢2 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour in some countries ▢⅛ tsp almond essence or extract ▢⅛ tsp ground cinnamon Cherry Syrup (for soaking cake layers) ▢⅔ cup (150 g) cherry juice - from the jar of morello cherries ▢⅛ tsp almond essence or extract - in replacement of Kirsch (see note 1 on blog post) Chocolate Sponge Cake ▢¾ cup (90 g) all purpose flour ▢¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch ▢⅓ cup (35 g) cocoa powder - Dutch processed preferred ▢1 tsp instant coffee powder ▢¼ tsp salt ▢2 tbsp (30 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola oil ▢2 tbsp (28 g) melted unsalted butter ▢6 large eggs ▢1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar ▢2 tsp vanilla essence/extract Dark Chocolate (for covering sides and top of cake) ▢1 block (180 g) dark chocolate (50% dark) Stabilised Whipped Cream ▢1 cup (225 g) mascarpone - cold ▢½ cup (60 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered or confectioners sugar ▢1 tsp vanilla essence/extract ▢3 cups (670 g) whipping cream - cold, minimum fat percentage of 34% ------------------------------------------------------------- BAKING ESSENTIALS: Cake Tins (8x3-inch) - https://amzn.to/3rb85Z1 Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/447UW1A Whisks - https://amzn.to/3Xt8dPL Electronic Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/44muoJB Glass Mixing Bowls - https://amzn.to/44bohIw Spatulas - https://amzn.to/46w1UPe Measuring Spoons & Cups - https://amzn.to/3Xv0oc4 Cake Release - https://amzn.to/3XwEs0k Pastry Brush - https://amzn.to/447USim NICE-TO-HAVE: KitchenAid Stand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3Nz23c1 Cake Stand - https://amzn.to/3CVjpLi Food Processer - https://amzn.to/3prTMP9 Immersion Blender - https://amzn.to/3ptjuCZ CAKE DECORATING ESSENTIALS: Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/3qZPKxS Piping Bags - https://amzn.to/3CRGKxp Piping Tips - https://amzn.to/3NTZ8Mv Cake Scraper - https://amzn.to/3plroOV Steel Turntable - https://amzn.to/3JAG4Ag Cake Boards - https://amzn.to/3CR8DG7 ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP MY COURSES HERE: = Layer Cake From Scratch: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating - https://bit.ly/36HQv4p = How to Make a Professional Wedding Cake From Home - https://bit.ly/354TMdM = Mousse Cake From Scratch: Patisserie Style - https://bit.ly/3JCRxNM OR Get access to my COURSES on Skillshare and receive an extended FREE TRIAL by signing up with this link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profi... ------------------------------------------------------------- Blog: https://www.cakesbymk.com/ Instagram:   / cakesbymk.nz   Facebook:   / cakesbymk.nz   Music: YouTube Audio Library (Papov - Yung Logos) If you enjoy my content, then please subscribe and don't forget to turn on the notification bell so that you're updated whenever I upload a new video :) Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase :) Thanks for watching!