Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

Name: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1 tsp baking powder; 24 oz pitted sour cherries, drained; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 6 tbsp Kirschwasser cherry brandy; 3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 4 oz dark chocolate block, shaved

A classic layered dessert combining chocolate sponge cake, tart cherries, whipped cream, and cherry brandy. Finished with dark chocolate shavings for a decadent balance of flavors.

75 minHardServes 12450 cal/serving

GermanDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianNut-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

6 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
24 oz pitted sour cherries, drained
2 tbsp cornstarch
6 tbsp Kirschwasser cherry brandy
3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 oz dark chocolate block, shaved

Instructions

1

Whip 6 separated large eggs yolks with half of the 1 cup granulated sugar until pale, then fold in 1.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp baking powder.
2

Whip the whites of 6 separated large eggs with remaining 1 cup granulated sugar to stiff peaks, fold into batter, bake at 350F for 30 minutes, and slice into three layers once cooled.
3

Simmer reserved juice from 24 oz drained pitted sour cherries with 2 tbsp cornstarch until thickened, stir in cherries and 2 tablespoons of 6 tbsp Kirschwasser cherry brandy, then let cool.
4

Whip 3 cups chilled heavy whipping cream with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of 6 tbsp Kirschwasser cherry brandy until firm peaks form.
5

Drizzle sponge layers with remaining 6 tbsp Kirschwasser cherry brandy, assemble with cherry filling and whipped cream, then garnish with 4 oz shaved dark chocolate block.

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Questions

What is Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte?

A classic layered dessert combining chocolate sponge cake, tart cherries, whipped cream, and cherry brandy. Finished with dark chocolate shavings for a decadent balance of flavors. This reference files it under German dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated hard and about 75 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte at?

For Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 2.

Why fold instead of stir in Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte?

Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 1 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for powdered sugar in Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte?

The entry for Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte calls for 1/2 cup powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Is Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled and 6 large eggs, separated. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

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