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Traditional Black Forest cake, perfectly interpreting the sweet taste of Germany

Traditional Black Forest cake, perfectly interpreting the sweet taste of Germany

A homemade recipe for Traditional Black Forest cake, combining egg, cocoa powder and milk; baked until light, fluffy and golden.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, and place parchment paper in the cake mold.

  2. 2
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    After beating the milk with vegetable oil, add cocoa powder and flour and mix evenly.

  3. 3
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    Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Mix the egg yolks into the batter until well blended, and put the egg whites into a clean mixing bowl.

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    Gradually add the sugar to the egg whites in three parts, whipping until soft peaks form that can hold small curvy hooks.

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    Take 1/3 of the meringue and mix it into the batter, then pour it back into the meringue and gently fold until evenly combined.

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    Pour the mixed cake batter into the cake mold and level it, gently tap it twice, and place it in the oven to bake for 17-20 minutes.

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    When the cake comes out of the oven, gently tap it twice again, then immediately invert it onto a cooling rack.

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    Whip the cream until stiff peaks form and refrigerate for later use. After unmolding the cake, peel off the parchment paper.

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    Use a serrated knife to cut the cake into three equal layers horizontally, spread cream between each layer, and finally sprinkle chocolate shavings and fruits on the surface of the cake.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Egg
    3 piece
  • Cocoa powder
    10g
  • Milk
    45ml
  • low-gluten flour
    45g
  • Cherry
    to taste
  • Chocolate
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Vegetable oil
    30ml
  • Granulated sugar
    30g
  • cream
    200g