Black forest cake
This Black Forest cake combines frozen cherries, Kirsch and chocolate sponge into a classic German dessert. The Thermomix whips cream to firm peaks with the butterfly whisk, grinds sugar finely and mixes the butter batter evenly. Layers of boozy cherries and airy cream make an impressive celebration cake with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Black Forest cake Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the magic of the classic German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte straight into your all-in-one kitchen machine. This festive dessert layers a tender chocolate sponge made with plain flour and butter, a glossy Kirsch and cherry filling simmered from frozen pitted cherries, and generously whipped cream flavoured with vanilla bean paste. What makes this version work so well in the TM7 is precision: the butterfly whisk turns cream into pillowy peaks in seconds, while controlled heating reduces the cherry and sugar mixture until it thickens without scorching. It is the dessert for birthdays, Christmas dinners or any weekend when you want to impress guests. Whether you are searching for celebration cake recipes or simply craving cherries and chocolate, this Thermomix dessert delivers bakery-quality results from one mixing bowl.
Preparation tips
- Drain the frozen cherries thoroughly before simmering with Kirsch and sugar, reserving the juices for soaking the chocolate sponge layers so every bite carries that signature boozy moisture.
- Whip the cream with the butterfly whisk just until soft peaks hold their shape; over-whipped cream turns grainy and will not spread smoothly over the cherry layers.
- For a cleaner finish, reserve a handful of cherries and a little grated chocolate to decorate the top, and chill the assembled cake for several hours so the layers set before slicing.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: replace the Kirsch with cherry juice or black tea mixed with a squeeze of lemon, and let the cherries macerate briefly so the sponge still absorbs plenty of fruity flavour.
- Festive winter variant: add a pinch of cinnamon and a strip of orange zest to the cherry filling, and finish the cake with dark chocolate shavings and a dusting of cocoa for a Christmas table centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Whipping perfection - The Thermomix butterfly whisk turns fresh cream into firm, cloud-like peaks for the vanilla filling in seconds. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle simmering - Precise heat control of the TM7 simmers cherries, Kirsch and sugar into a thick glossy filling without catching. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Even batter - The Thermomix mixes butter, plain flour and cocoa into a lump-free chocolate sponge batter in one bowl. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds sugar into a fine powder that dissolves instantly into the cream and cherry syrup. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - Weigh plain flour and butter directly in the TM7 bowl for a perfectly balanced sponge every time. [Weighing]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- frozen pitted cherries
- Kirsch
- white sugar
- water
- vanilla bean paste
- butter
- plain flour
- caster sugar
- cocoa powder
- salt