Black Forest Cake 

I'm from Germany and just made a blackforest cake -Schwarzwälderkirschtorte- last weekend! We make it only a little different: cakes here are rather the 8inch 2 layer version and actually we bake one cake and cut it in2 or 3 layers. I didnt use fresh cherrys because you only have them a very short time in the year, we use sour cherrys in a glass and bring it to a boil with the juice and the starch, the kirsch comes in after the boiling. (And you can keep a little bit juice from the cherrys instead of water for the syrup.) And you said, the whipped cream will not be stable without the whole cherrys: in Germany we use a powder to stabalize cream, its made of one part powdered sugar and one part starch to put in to the cream before whipping (1 teaspoon per 200g cream). This way my cake was firm even 2 days later.

Made this for my daughter...TONS of compliments!! Harder to make than it looks, but soooo worth the effort! One of the best tasting cakes I’ve ever had. Thanks John!

I am a huge fan of Black Forest cakes in fact I have it every birthday. I thought I wouldn't have had it this year , but now I can ask my parents to make it for me . Thank you so much John

I taught Culinary Arts at the Governor's Academy for German, and am SO SO SO SO SO glad to see you using Kirsch. I can't imagine the whipped cream without it (and I say this as a lifelong non-drinker).

I just love how you have alternatives for anything that can go wrong, it helps a lot!!

Ingredients: For the Cake ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g ▢ 1 1/2 cup sugar 300g ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter 227g, room temperature ▢ 1 cup buttermilk 236mL ▢ 1/2 cup cocoa powder 58g ▢ 1/2 tsp baking powder 2g ▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda 3g ▢ 1 tsp salt 5g ▢ 1 tbsp coffee 15mL ▢ 2 eggs ▢ 2 egg yolks For the Syrup ▢ 1/2 cup water 120mL ▢ 1/2 cup sugar 100g ▢ 1/3 cup Kirsche For the Whipped Cream Frosting ▢ 1 1/2 pints heavy cream cold ▢ 1/3 cup powdered sugar plus more to taste. ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp Kirsche 22mL For the Assembly ▢ 2 cups cherries plus more for decorating ▢ 1 bittersweet chocolate

Hey John I’m an eleven year old from Canada and I discovered your channel 2 years ago while I was looking for a vanilla cake and my mom said don’t watch videos I will help you but I disagreed because your videos were calm helpful and entertaining since then I have tried LOTS of your recipes and I just wanted to say thank you so much you have taught me everything thing I know about how to bake and cook. Also can you do an Indian recipe because I am currently craving Indian food and I want to know how to make a dish that’s Indian. Keep up the great work

I made this cake for my sisters bday. Everyone loved it! Its so light and refreshing and flavorful! Not to rich. I did make a cherry filling for the center, at my sisters request. But everything else i followed per the recipe and it was amazing!

I started to watch this channel. Really a delight with precise techniques and see John enjoying himself in his baking. Really nice.

Your communication skills are incredible. All of the information was conveyed in detail and simplicity

John: "I love precision!" Me: I love an American normalizing the use of kitchen scales and measurements in grams!!

I double up the cake for a 12inch cake ...turns out very well and very delicious..Thank You sir for the best recipe always

I am making this cake for my Dad's 70th birthday in a few days. I'm freaking out because I've never even tasted a black forest cake, but it's his favorite. Wish me luck! Thanks for the video...this cake looks wonderful!

"So you don't have any shells or broken dreams to worry about" I really felt that😩

The only reason I watch his videos, is because he brings positivity !! With taht damn smile !! His expressions, his jolly nature is what his videos are all about !! Love ya ! 💓

Just when I'm trying to lose a little weight! Don't worry John, I would never *dessert* you.

This is the blackforest cake I must bake and show my people and let them eat it. Thank you, John.

John... you were the reason I started baking! Your recipes and videos inspire me to start baking more!❤️

I love the way they use the little bloopers in the video. One of my favorites is when the stand mixer ate one of the tea towels. Very funny and John was able to muster up a reassuring smile.

John, I’m so glad I found you. I live for your receipts, if we don’t have a curtain ingredient you always have an alternate.

Iam tryng to open up a store for cake.. i dont know iam scared of everything, my insecurities started when my dad hung up my called when i mention. All I asked was him to bless me. My dream is to have a store in a friendly neighbourhood.

No joke, literally woke up in the middle of the night (last night) and was craving black forest cake! Then, I see this in my suggestions. I'm going to take it as a sign. The universe works in mysterious ways! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to make it! 🖤🙏🏽

Thank you John - I inquired some months back about possibly having your take on a Black Forest Cake. it doesn’t disappoint! My favorite cake, my favorite recipe! My birthdays from here on out won’t be store bought Black Forest Cake- They all will be made by me with your genius recipe.

I just realized I’ve been watching you for over a year, and wow haha still enjoy your videos like the first day! Greetings from Mexico! 🇲🇽

This is the prettiest most beautiful black forest cake i have seen - and i've seen many lol. I made a black forest roll cake one day for my husbands birthday because i did not have time to make the layer version. We ate it on our picnic at the beach in October - great memories.

In Germany we call this “Schwarzwälder kirsch torte “ I used to love having this as a child! ❣️ great video

I love the idea of doing 6in cakes. Just enough to feed the family without tons of leftovers. This way I can make more smaller cakes!!!! Love your videos.

ooh I love the height on that cake!! It looks so regal 😍

I have some trust issues when it comes to baking - let's face it, there are many blogs with mediocre or bad recipes - but now I know you're the real deal. I don't even have to bake it to know this is só good! So far I just watched your videos for fun, and obviously because you're adorable, but I'm definitely going to make this! And then try all your other recipes :)

Tried a lot of your recipes already, John, and every one loves them! Thank you! Churros recipe next, please! 😍

Yesterday was my husband’s birthday and I made him this cake for the first time following the recipe . It turned out great and looked beautiful, everyone loved it

It looks lovely! Black forest cake is one of my favorite! I make mine with a chocolate genoise sponge, cherries, kirsch, whipping cream, and my personal favorite...Sour cherry jam. It adds a sweet and sour cherry flavor that pairs so well with semisweet chocolate and whipped cream! You should give it a try!

He is a fun guy. Makes me smile all the time.

OMG! My dad used to make this for me for my birthday 😅! Brings back so many memories:)

I made it! I just wish I had trusted you about the syrup. It looked like so much and now I understand why! It needed just a touch more of cherry flavor. Thank you!!

I tried the pizza dough recipe last week and my family fell in love 😍❤️ thank you so much.

I love how he explains the science too

Its commendable how much beauty and perfection your each cake has. The best part is the way you keep smiling throughout the process❤️feels so good just by seeing the video. Also could u pls tell me what can be done to replace egg? I am a vegetarian.

A trick that I learned from Natasha's Kitchen to stabilize the whipped cream is to add a little instant vanilla pudding mix. I add a heaping tablespoon per pint. This helps keep the structure and prevents the cream from 'weeping'. It's especially useful for cream pies.

THANK YOU, TODAYS MY PARENTS ANNIVERSARY AND THEY LOVE BLACK FOREST😭😭

Love this guy more than his vediosss. He always has that smile on his face that spreads inspiration and happinessss......!!!!

I like how you don't waste any ingredients. Like when you spoke about how to use your extra whites or the last little bit of flour from the pans. It's refreshing!

I made this! It came out delicious! If I ever make it again I'm going to use SIGNIFICANTLY more syrup. That was the best part!

Thanks for the hair dryer tip. I tried to get my chocolate shavings like yours at the end but they came out like yours did before you used the hair dryer. I just gave up after trying 3 different tools to get those shavings. My Black Forest cake came out great nonetheless. By the by (lol)... I have very hot hands. Always have. So messing with chocolate like that usually does become a bit of a mess for me... 😳

Literally cherry and chocolate combination never can be bad

I discovered your channel right in the middle of quarantine and all I can say is Thank you so much for making my quarantine more bearable! You’re so amazing and I love your upbeat persona! ❤️

why dislike this video? Look so cool and traditional.

When I watched your video I couldn’t wait to make though I did not expect to get the perfect cake but to my great surprise it was,! Absolutely delicious as you said. Thank you so much for this great recipe.

Just so Beautiful. I could watch u bake all day long if I could. This cake is the Business, I mean for real. Luv ur instruction, confidence, and humor. U r such a Great Teacher. I definitely want to try this. I have had it, and despite all the decorations, it is so light and smooth. Thank u John for ur patience in teaching us the business of cake and pie baking, oh not to forget the Muffins and Breads as well. Just gotta luv it. How gifted u r.

Hi, John... This is my version of a fan letter. :) I came home from dialysis this evening to see this new video. I have been watching your shows throughout this crazy time we are having. 🍪 I am just a cookie maker, but I love to see creativity in action. I taught high ability elementary kids in the Indianapolis area for 40 years, so I appreciate your teaching skills and enthusiasm! Not to be grim, but I am also a cancer patient (2 kinds) and anytime I can find someone with a series that captures my attention... and heart... I am all about it. You have truly done me a great favor! Thanks for being such a gem. 💎 My best to you and your family. You deserve it! I will stay tuned. 👓

My number one favorite cake in the world's. 😍

The joy you exude is simply contagious and welcoming! Love this recipe!!

When u said we needed butter milk i was like ahh come on i can't get butter milk, then u said if u don't have butter milk... u just made my day

MY favorite cake ever is a black forest cake and have been making it for myself almost every year for my own birthday! This one looks so tall and gorgeous! Well done :))

After watching you make this cake i made it for my nieces birthday she went nuts she couldn't believe that i made it. Thanks John 😊

My constantly "ice cold dead zombie hands" are finally going to come in useful!

You may be my favorite RU-vid personality. Informative ? ✔️ Engaging? ✔️ Delightful? ✔️ Entertaining? ✔️ Seems like a person I’d like to know? ✔️ Speaks of the love of his family? ✔️ Makes me envious of his kitchen? ✔️

I'm such a nervous ninny I kept thinking "I hope someone's gonna catch that!" when he pushed stuff out of frame 😂😂

My 25 year old daughter, made this cake. It was good but it broke in half. My first chocolate cake that's didn't sink in the middle or go completely flat. So yay in that. 😆 Lolz going to use this chocolate cake recipe from now on. No matter what I'm making. It turned out very yummy. So thanks 👍

he's like that one teacher that doesn't get mad whatsoever, reminds me of my math teacher but instead of giving me math assignments he gives me delicious recipes

Magic hands ... you’re 👩‍🎨 artist The Best ... 🇧🇷thanks a lot

This looks so delicious, too bad I can’t make it right now

The Black Forest cake looks amazing.

7:37 - "That is SA-TUNNING!" :'D

The second best thing about these videos are the recipes. The first is John's smile.

Omg I’m so early 57 secs ago uploaded do you like the early comments ?

The cake turned out to be the best, I've also written everything down for future purpose, Thanks a million.

Thanks a lot John. The recipe is splendorous. I made it and it tasted heavenly.

I‘m from Germany and I would dare to argue that this is every germans fav cake😁 I asked sooo many what their fav dessert or cake is and every single one told me that it is Black forest cake:D Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Damit kann man nie was falsch machen gel

Yum I love Black Forest cake

I've never made a cake before... got my new house wth a great kitchen. I'm going to start with this BFG

Omd I was looking for this recipe!!! 😂

Good evening. This is Munni from India. I like your baking, its understandable and two days back I tried Chocolate cake and OMG it was yummy and delicious I just couldn't believe myself that I MADE IT. thank you for sharing and do keep making and posting new dishes.

Gracias, por el SUBTITULO !!!

Gotta tell u bro.. just tried it today and it’s beyond anything else... it’s truly professional.. thanks man🤗😇

My second time baking this cake👌👌👌 i love the syrup that makes the caje super moist. Then the cherries between the layers. Oh my😣😍😍 i love this

Awwww where have you been all my life🤗 i love every detail and the altenative ingredients. 👏👏 thank you so much

I love that decoration cake

my most favorite cake in the world

Black forest cake is my favourite cake in the world, and I've only had the pleasure of having a REAL one once, on my 23th birthday. I can't afford the tools and ingredients necessary to prepare this cake correctly, but watching you cook made me so, so, so happy. :)

Sorry John, 😢I’m going to have to stop watching your videos because I’m gaining weight,,actually I’m not going to stop,, I just made your recipe for apple pie and apple tarts, oh my Goodness they turned out delicious, thank you so much ,❤❤

Me, a vegan, watching this knowing I won’t ever make this: 👁👄👁

i love cake and a happy

I love forest cake!!! I watched Masterchef AU or Canada, I can't remember, but they made this kind of cake on elimination after that. I never looked back😂😭 , but I'm try

He looks like he had a hard day, his voice seems so trembly.

This was the most amazing BFC ever! It was INCREDIBLE!!!

Definitivamente esta es mi torta favorita, el selva negra es gloooooria

To everyone who is thinking of starting their own business, believe in yourself and never give up.Your future self will be thankful

I love this guy!

I tried several recipes it was superb Good luck thank you very much for your treasure

Love the way you speak

I loved your cake-dance. My kids liked it.

Any cake you make is look fantastic and sure delicious chef.

Do you just leave this out at room temperature when everything is done? Or store in the fridge? I’m new to cake making and I’m going to try and surprise my boyfriend with it :) The whipped cream icing makes me nervous

Sir ,Can you please tell me what is the substitute of buttermilk and heavy cream. Please Your way of making cakes is amazing GOD bless you ever with happiness

OMG 🙏 yesterday I searched for your black forest cake... N see...who is here with it 👏 thanx a lot John. All love from Kerala, India

My kind of cake and portion! Thanks. Looks great!

Again, love your recipes. One thing that I tried that really made a difference with the whipped cream.... I used Martha Stewart's recipe for "stabilized whipped cream" using a small amount of gelatin. It was outstanding! The cream never deflated and stayed stable in the fridge for several days - no weeping or breaking down.

You are so inspiring and joyful! I love watching you frost a cake, you make it look so easy!

Just tried this for a 70th birthday party and it went off without a hitch! Great recipe, great directions. 👍