Black Forest Cake with Kirsch Cream

Name: Black Forest Cake with Kirsch Cream
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 piece large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 110 g bitter baking chocolate; 1 cup sifted flour; 0.25 cup sugar; 0.33333333333333 cup water; 2 tbsp kirsch; 1.5 cup powdered sugar; 0.33333333333333 cup unsalted butter; 1 piece egg yolk; 2 tbsp kirsch; 2 cup drained canned sour strawberries; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 cup whipped cream; 220 g semisweet chocolate

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Cook Time

4 h

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

60 min

This Thermomix® recipe for Black Forest Cake with Kirsch Cream is ready in 4 h and yields 4 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This black forest cake is a true classic, revisited to be easily prepared with the Thermomix®. The combination of dark chocolate, whipped cream and kirsch creates an explosion of flavors that will delight every palate. Perfect for a birthday party or a special occasion, this cake is a triumph of taste and texture. The kirsch cream adds a touch of refinement, while the fresh strawberries complete the whole with a fruity note. Preparing it is easier than you think, and the result is guaranteed! Ideal for those who love rich and delicious desserts.

Ingredients (16 ingredients)

6 piece large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
110 g bitter baking chocolate
1 cup sifted flour
0.25 cup sugar
0.33333333333333 cup water
2 tbsp kirsch
1.5 cup powdered sugar
0.33333333333333 cup unsalted butter
1 piece egg yolk
2 tbsp kirsch
2 cup drained canned sour strawberries
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 cup whipped cream
220 g semisweet chocolate

Preparation (12 steps)

Preparation of the dough

Thermomix® Setting

10 min/Speed 4/senza temperatura

Insert 6 large eggs, 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the bowl. Whip for 10 Min./Stufe 4/senza temperatura until a thick and fluffy mixture is obtained.

600

Adding chocolate and flour

Thermomix® Setting

20 Sec./Speed 2/Linkslauf Reverse

Add 110 g of melted bitter baking chocolate and 1 cup of sifted flour, alternating them with the egg mixture. Mix gently for 20 Sec./Stufe 2/Linkslauf, finishing with the flour.

Cake baking

Pour the mixture into a 7.5x20cm greased and floured cake tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).

Cake cooling

Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes, remove it and let it cool completely. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).

Preparation of the syrup

Thermomix® Setting

5 min/212°F/Speed 1 100

Put ¼ cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of water into the bowl. Cook for 5 Min./100°C/Stufe 1. At the end, add 2 tablespoons of kirsch and mix for 10 Sec./Stufe 2.

300

Soaking the cake

Pierce the cake layers and pour the syrup over all three. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).

Preparation of the cream

Thermomix® Setting

3 min/Speed 3

Put 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup of unsalted butter into the bowl. Mix for 30 Sec./Stufe 4. Add 1 large egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of kirsch. Mix for 3 Min./Stufe 3.

180

Cake assembly

Put one layer on a plate. Sprinkle the filling. Using ¾ cup of strawberries, well dried, pour them on the cream. Put the second layer on the cake. Repeat. Put the third layer on top. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).

Preparation of whipped cream

Thermomix® Setting

2 min/Speed 3.5

Put 1 cup of whipped cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar into the bowl. Whip with the butterfly for 2 Min./Stufe 3.5.

120

Cake decoration

Cover the sides and the upper surface with whipped cream. Decorate the upper surface of the cake with the remaining strawberries. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).

Chocolate curls

To create chocolate curls from the 220 g bar of semisweet chocolate, cut with a vegetable peeler (at room temperature). Put the curls in the refrigerator until ready to use. (This step is not performed in the Thermomix).