Holly's Black Forest Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

I was expecting it to be much better. It was not worth all the work. Everyone enjoyed it enyway and it was very pretty. I decorated the cake with the cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

—BLONDINI2

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 08, 2004

Where to begin... Well, this recipe produced a very dense cake (and not in the dense = fudgy sense). It was heavy and actually a bit bland. The frosting? Well, I only added 3 cups of confectioners sugar, and it was virtually too thick to spread. I had to use a hot spatula to get it to spread evenly. I would not make this cake again.

—Mama_B

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10 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

This cake was absolutely great! Exactly what I was looking for and a wonderful addition to my recipe box.

—melanemac

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Oct 23, 2009

A traditional Schwarzfelder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake) uses Schwarzfelder Kirschwasser-Black Forest Cherry Schnapps. You should use a cherry liquor instead of orange.

—cakedecorator28

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Jan 25, 2004

I made it for my boyfriend's birthday and everyone simply thought it was delicious. One thing though, I had sprinkled flour on the cake tray before I put the cakes in, so there was powder flour on the cake tray and at the bottom of the cake as I was serving. It was a little embarrassing, and I would not use flour as a non-stick apparatus anymore. Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed it. Thanks for a great recipe!

—LYNDALKHAW

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Feb 20, 2005

It absolutely gets high scores for being quick which is very nice but it's too sweet. If I make it again I'll try adding more chocolate and cutting on the sugar.

—Anette

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Aug 25, 2008

Made it for a potluck didn't come home with a crumb

—shewolf20

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Aug 26, 2009

Great recipe!!

—Cookie Monster!

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Nutrition

Calories
586 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
103.6 g
33%

Cholesterol
49 mg
16%

Fat
19 g
29%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
5.4 g
11%

Sodium
223 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Holly's Black Forest Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 586
** Calories from Fat: 171

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 19g 29 %
** Saturated Fat 8.3g 41 %
** Cholesterol 49mg 16 %
** Sodium 223mg 9 %
** Potassium 209mg 6 %
** Total Carbohydrates 103.6g 33 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
** Protein 5.4g 11 %
** Sugars 81.6g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 7 %
** Iron 31 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 20 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.