I made this cake back in 2014 and gave a portion to a friend, he said it was the best Black Forest Gateau he'd ever tasted. 3 years later, we're married. The cake got me my man. Thank you Stephanie. x

I still keep coming back to this recipe. The best one in KZfaq

OMG been baking for the last 6 years, this was the first time made a Black forest, and all I can say is WOW... it came out perfectly and was the BEST and tastiest cake I have ever tasted and made...amazing...thank you, Stephanie you have always been my go to for recipes and how to's...thank you

I used your recipe to make my son his 13th birthday gateux, today he asked me to make it again for his 22nd birthday. I'm very happy to find it still here. Thank you! 🙌 I'm saving it this time.

Thank you sooo much for saying the amounts in both measuring systems!

Stephanie, your video is one of the only ones on KZfaq that uses the traditional method of soaking the cherries and cake with kiersch, so kudos to you! I like my black forest cake to have the chocolate shavings everywhere and not just on top, but that's a personal preference thing. Thank you for this video!!

I literally learned baking from watching her, and trust me on this.... this is the best possible cake you’re ever going to bake! 👌🏻

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Your kitchen has all of the same appliances as the house I grew up in, I wasn't expecting that kind of nostalgia. Also your cake looks amazing.

Thanks ton !! I made this cake today for my husband's bday party and it came out delicious super soft and I can say this is the best cake I have ever made

I had been looking for a classic black forest recipe to replicate the ones i used to eat as a kid but o could never find the right recipe! They were always synthetic "modern" recipes. I finally found the perfect recipe here!! It was the BEST Black forest cake ever!!

There is a link to the recipe in the description above.

Thank you so much. I've watched several of your videos and love your speaking tempo and all the tips & details that you generously share with us. May your life be blessed with all kinds of joy (other than of just baking)!

Uuuuh... I'm sooo hungry right now :D Love to see you baking this. Traditionally, we bake this cake with a "Biskuit", I think, it's "sponge cake"?! Without any butter or vanilla, just wheat, wheat powder, cocoa, sugar, salt and separated eggs. I prefer using less wheat and adding some almonds, but that's some kind of a risk because the almonds contain so much oil. This way, the Biskuit will get veeery high. We leave it for the night and cut it the next day into three, better four layers. Each layer gets a little bit of Kirsch, just like the whipped cream and the cherrys which are thickend with some wheat powder. I'm putting it on the first layer using a cake ring. This way, you'll get an extra taste of cherry :) As you already said: guys, try sour cherrys, they are absolutely delicious. Love your way cutting chocolate, looks sooo good!! Thanks! Simone (from Germany, hoping someone understands what I wrote...)

I’ve made this cake this for a joint Birthday this weekend for a 60th and 70th. 6 layers and it was a huge hit. Thankyou so much for your amazing videos and advice. A gem 💕💕💕

I've tried you recipe and it came out amazing, my husband and children love it. thank you Stephanie...

Making this cake is, like marriage, not to be entered into lightly. I've just finished my third attempt and, finally, Mark III resembles Ms.Jaworski's: risen high, bounces back at the touch and smells so good even my tired old dog, Lacey, is sniffing the kitchen air with every indication of approval. I took the trouble to look for those moureno cherries in syrup on the 'Net and recklessly bought a jar of them from a source in Florida for $160.00!! If my dear wife were still alive she'd shoot me for such extravagance. But as I said to Lacey "What the heck, one doesn't live all that often." Also bought a bottle of kirsch to pour over. So, I have the cake, I have some kirsch ... all it needs for pure contentment is some charming lady with whom to share the joy of my baking. (Please! Don't all jump at once: I'm hitting 90 (age not speed))!

Actually it is neither, but you can make your own substitute for cake flour with plain/all purpose flour. There is a comment below where I talk about how to make it.

I made this cake for the 1st time on my hubby's bday and it turned out too good, everyone liked it. Thanks for the recipe Stephanie.

This is the best Black Forest recipe I've found on youtube! You're clear, articulated, experimented and your cake is just perfect!

Hi, I tried it today. It turned out to be greatttttt. Loved it. Thank you Stephanie. I am a big fan of your recipes. They hae high success rates even for beginners. Stay blessed

I cook and bake a lot and I like to watch videos to get ideas, and I find no one is like you. You are great when it comes to listening and following recipes you are calm and collective ! Thanks so much !

I will say it again this is the most delicious black forrest cake recipe ever I absolutely love it. I love all your cake recipes Joy you are the best. The black forrest I have now made numerous times win win win all the time. Thank you so much for sharing. Perth WA

Made is yesterday for my dinner party. GREAT!!! Turned out just perfect, thanks for your demonstration. I love your baking! Red Velvet Cupcakes were yummy too!!!

I love your clear explanations of the steps.

I made your genoise recipe for my Black Forest gateau and it was delicious!!! Usually when I try to make genoise it becomes eggy and rubbery but this time it was light and fluffy. Thank you for sharing ❤️ and for including metric measurements!!!

I honestly love your recipes and videos because you don't waste anything. You scrape the sides and all just like me! I think I might try this for Eid. Wish me luck!

Gosh Stephanie, thanks so much for sharing this. I'm inspired to make it for Christmas. Wow. Have not had a really good Black Forest since we lived in LA and a Czech bakery by the name of Benes made them. So grateful to you (and husband for editing!)

Thank you thank you so much for your fabulous recipe. I made this for my sis's birthday first time ever, and it turned out amazing. My mum said it was even better than 'Miss Maud's' cake shop. I will be using this one all the time. I have just been asked to make another one for a friend. Once again thank you for the most delicious black forrest cake ever. Perth WA

The best Black Forrest cake receipe ever true to the original. Thank you so much for sharing this one Joy your instructions were great too. I just made this cake for my sisters birthday

I made this today and it has turned out the best cake ever, just like you would eat in a restaurant. The only thing I did differently is make two sponges as one would have been to thin due to my baking tin being slightly bigger i.e.11 inches. Thank you so much for your clear instructions.

Hi Stephanie thank you for this wonderful recipe!! This worked great for me!! I didn't have cake flour so I used all purpose with 1tsp baking powder!! Everyone enjoyed this recipe!!

Tried this cake on my marriage anniversary.It came out really well.The cake was so delicious.I got so many compliments.Thanks for the recipe.

I've already tried this for my dad's b-day and we all like it! Highly recommend to make it one day before you use.

Made this cake yesterday.. for my husband’s birthday.. it was awesome.. thank you so much for the recipe.. it tasted divine

Hi Stephanie. Thank you very much. Coz now i follow ur recipes and when i make the cake it test very yummy. My family love it. N yes I've tried many of ur recipes n the result turn up to be so good. Thanks again 💞💞👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

Yes, you could use all purpose flour for the cake flour. You could use wine or simply leave the alcohol out altogether.

This is the best recipe for Black Forest cake .I blindly follow your recipe and it always turn good.

The weight measurements are the most accurate so that is what I would use.

I made this cake for my sister's birthday, and she absolutely love it!. P.S my family is a big fan of cherries 🍒

I like the way you share every detail ! Fabulous recipes and videos! love them all!

Great instructional video. Beautiful cake. My mouth is watering.

i make this yesterday it's really good and some of your recipes my boss love all of them.thank you

Hi Stephaine Thank U so much for your great recipe I made this cake for a friend's Birthday last week and evrybody appreciated the wonderful taste and texture Thank U so much

Your videos are lengthy but are so effective. You explain things so well with detailed information. I have tried out lot of recipes and tomorrow I would be preparing this cake for the 4th time in 6 months as its a big hit

she keeps telling "okay" everytime but the cake is awesome! I love it

Hi mam.. I am Sheena and from Kerala.. I am a regular viewer of your channel.. I love baking.. I made black forest and it come out well and everybody likes it.. Thank you soo much for the recipe

I made this cake on Christmas eve to surprise my family though this is the first time I have baked but it turned out really great and the cake was so delicious!! Thank you so much for the great recipe :D

My favorite brands of heavy cream are Organic Valley, Land o Lakes, and Mayfield. Although Publix brand of heavy cream isn't too bad.

Fantastic! Thank you very much for your video, I was looking for a basic black forest cake recipe,not complicated and I was looking for it the whole day.But here you are with a very simple recipe.I'm gonna try that tomorrow xx

Just made this recipe with my girlfriend for my Mom's birthday. Long story short, it tasted AMAZING!! 10/10 would make again and recommend.

You are the best! Your recipes are very nice and the steps are so easy to follow. My Black Forest cake came out so beautiful

I have always wondered how to make a real black forest cake. Thank you! It does not seem like a project for the beginner baker. My partner loves black forest cake so maybe I'll try this one day when I'm feeling courageous!

I made this cake and it came out PERFECT!!! Your recipes are awsome... The way you explain the recipe is just AWSOMESSST!!!

her technique is incredible

You can make the entire cake and refrigerate it overnight. Actually I prefer to doing as it gives time for the flavors to mingle.

Hi Stephanie, I baked this cake for my daughters birthday and it was superb... So soft and moist and delicious that everyone licked it clean... Beautiful recipe.. Loved it. Thank you

Yes, it does take a little time to make. But definitely worth it.

Just plain old “perfection “

You seem more professional than most of the videos I view. Enjoy your recipes and tips. Thanks!

Love this, love everything about this video. Classic and simple

Just made this today! It’s absolutely yummy!

I like how you used dark cherries. Some people use those artificial bright merishino cherries and it looks disgusting.

Hi Stephanie, I made your Chocolate Genoise and it came out beautifully.Love your video it's very helpful. Will definetely make this again.

I made it yesterday and it was a hit , Really nice different taste of the cake . I have made black forest cake with different recipes of the cake before ,but this one is unique and good . Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you so very much for this recipe!...just made this cake and it came out absolutely delicious.

I come from Germany. Wow! It looks very good! Congratulation! (: But, i miss "Kirschwasser" it is a tradionell german fruit brandy.

You are the Bob Ross of baking

I can not wait to try this cake, it looks too delicious!

Awesome cake making demonstration. I learned a lot. Thank you!!!

You need to use a cream that when whipped will reach stiff peaks.

best ever cake I've made. it turned out super duper

Made it for my man's birthday. Excellent. It was so good! Will prepare it again.

Hi Stephanie, I just love your recipes and Joy of baking is like my Bible.I love to bake and with your guidance I'm getting better at it. You make it so simple and beautiful.All your recipes are a hit.Be it cakes, cookies or muffins. My Black forest cake came out perfect and I was so so happy !. The cream cheese pound cake too amongst others. Thank you so much Stephanie :).. Please keep the recipes coming along with the videos. This is the best ever site in my Recipe Bookmark. JUST LOVE IT !!

Hi, Stephanie! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes, they are amazing. I tried this blackforest recipe twice and my family loovee it! But there's one problem, why did my cake bottom made a kind of thicker/tough layer? I still can't figure it out :(

Thank u so much.I made this cake and shared with my family n friends.it was yummy......everyone loved it.

what a nice and surely delicious cake.i can't wait to make it on my daughter birthday. Thanks for sharing ms.Stephanie your video recipes.more power to you!

Wow Stephanie, this looks so good! I really must get the ingredients & have a go at making this yummy recipe - soon. I found it very useful to see how you sliced the cake, little by little all the way round, before finally separating into 2. You look so confident. I can tell you've done it before!

Gorgeous and wonderful!

Very good. Awesome. Nice one Stephanie. All your recipes are awesome without any fail or disappoint. You're a great baker.

If you don't have a cake dome, then I would insert toothpicks or wooden skewers around the top and sides of the cake and then cover with a piece of plastic wrap. The toothpicks will keep the plastic wrap from sticking to the cake.

amazing recipe, i love the look of that cake and the chef is a very cool lady

LOOKS SO GOOD, I NEED TO EAT THIS NOW!😍😍😍

I've made this cake 4 times and am about to serve it for boxing day lunch. This is an amazing recipe.

Vrlo neobična kombinacija. Vjerujem da je izvrstan. Vrijedi probati ❤❤hvala što ste podijelili recept 🙏

it is really a great recipe it came out really good thank you for the recipe. what i want to know is can i use this recipe to make a vanilla pastry?

I love watching this video . You wouldn't think a cake video would be so soothing. "go figure"

This cake looks so great, it must be delicious and moist...

There is so many ingredients and steps! But, it looks gorgeous and delicious! GREAT JOB!!! I LOVE IT!

Im glad your canadian it makes it easier for conversions

Stephanie, if you don't mind my asking, did you attend culinary school? Did you learn to bake from trial and error? I'm envious of your skills. I'm so happy I found this channel. I'll tell you how my cake is.

It is a Kenwood Titanium Chef KM010. It is a really nice mixer.

When I listen explanation and directions I can't stop thinking English is simple and clear language to get how to accomplish some complex objectives easily!

An American stating Celsius temperatures. I love her!

I love your cake and I love how you use grams if you agree like this comment

I’m amazed !! What a delightful and great dessert !!

this looks simply delicious! thank so much for uploading these kinds of cake videos :D Have an amazing day

i need a mum like you...!!!!!

I see doggie ears waiting for you to drop something lol cute

Made this cake ystrday and finally we all just had it for hubby’s bday. It was too good, we loved it. Soft n moist. I asked hubby to rate it on 10, he said 15 😅 thanks a lot fr the recipe. Only difference I made was, instead of using a 9inch pan, I used two 8 inch aluminum pans (split batter equally into them) and baked for exactly 15 mins. Came out perfect Also, apart from brushing cherry syrup and adding cream and cherries to the bottom layer, I also sprinkled some shaved chocolate in between.