Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau

Savor the richness of Delia Smith’s Black Forest Gateau, a meticulously crafted classic dessert. Blending all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar, this heavenly treat takes just 60 minutes to create, is a delightful masterpiece ready to enchant your taste buds.

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💜 Why You’ll Love This Black Forest Gateau Recipe:

• Moist Chocolate Layers: Delight in the sumptuous, moist texture of the chocolate cake layers, ensuring a satisfying and indulgent experience.
• Decadent Whipped Cream: The addition of decadent whipped cream elevates each bite, providing a luscious and creamy complement to the rich chocolate flavor.
• Heavenly Chocolate Ganache Drizzle: Experience pure bliss with the heavenly chocolate ganache drizzle, adding a luxurious and glossy finish to this delectable dessert.

❓ What Is Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau?

Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau is a divine creation featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, enveloped in whipped cream, adorned with split cherries, and crowned with a luscious chocolate ganache.

🍫 Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

• 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*
• 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*
• 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature*
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or coffee*
• 2 (15 ounce) cans dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup*
• 2 Tablespoons cherry liquor (sold as kirsch or kirschwasser)*

Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• two 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped
• optional: 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup*

Whipped Cream

• 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

🎂 How To Make Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau

1. Warm the oven up to 177°F (350°C). To make three 9-inch cake pans, grease them and line them with rounds of parchment paper. Then grease the paper.
2. Putting parchment paper under the cakes helps them come out of the pans easily. (If it helps, this video and post about making rounds with parchment paper for cakes is good.)

Make the chocolate cake:

1. In a big bowl, mix the sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, espresso powder (if using), flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Put away. With a flat beater attachment on a KitchenAid stand mixer, mix the oil, eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla until everything is well mixed. 
2. After adding the hot water or coffee, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Keep beating until the batter is fully mixed.
3. Split the batter evenly between the three pans. 21 to 25 minutes in the oven. 
4. Keep an eye on your baking time because they are different. A toothpick stuck in the middle of one of the cakes should come out clean. 
5. Put the cakes on a wire rack after taking them out of the oven. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 30 minutes. Then, take them out and put them on a cooling rack. 
6. When you handle the cakes, be careful and use both hands.
7. Cut off a thin layer from the tops of the cakes with a big serrated knife or cake leveler after they have cooled. This will make the surface flat. Throw away (or crumble over ice cream!).

Prepare the syrup: 

1. Take out the cherries and set aside 3/4 cup (180ml) of the heavy sauce. Leave the cherries alone. Pour syrup and cherry liquor into a small pot. Heat it slowly until it is reduced to 1/4 cup (60ml). Use the reduced syrup to cover the cakes, but save any extra syrup for later.
2. Cut the cherries in half, but leave some whole to adorn the dish. Put away.

Make the ganache:

1. Use corn syrup and chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Put the cream in a small pot and heat it until it starts to simmer slowly.
2. That would be too hot, so don’t let it boil quickly! Pour over the chocolate and let it sit for two to three minutes. This will soften the chocolate slowly.
3. Slowly mix until everything is well mixed and the chocolate has melted. After 10 minutes, set it away while you make the whipped cream.

Make the whipped cream: 

1. Mix the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a KitchenAid stand mixer with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, or until soft peaks form.

Assemble the cake:

1. Put one piece of cake on your cake stand, cake turntable, or plate for serving. 
2. Cover the whole thing with 1 cup of whipped cream. Pour a spoonful of the reduced syrup over the top and top with half of the split cherries. 
3. Add the second cake layer on top, and then spread out 1 heaping cup of whipped cream, the rest of the split cherries, and one more drizzle of reduced syrup. 
4. Add the third slice of cake on top. Using an icing spoon, spread the rest of the whipped cream in a thin layer on top and all the way around the sides. 
5. Smooth out the whipped cream on the cake’s sides with a bench scraper.
6. Cover the cake with chocolate frosting. Spread it all the way to the ends of the cake and let it drip down the sides. Whole cherries should be on top. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting it up and serving it.
7. Cover the cake that you don’t want to eat and keep it at room temperature for one day or in the fridge for up to one week.

💭 Recipe Tips:

• Level cakes for a professional appearance.
• Ensure cherries are well-drained for optimal texture.
• Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.

🍨 What To Serve With Black Forest Gateau?

Pair Black Forest Gateau with Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries, Chocolate Shavings, Hot Coffee and Caramel Drizzle.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Black Forest Gateau?

• In the fridge: Keep Leftovers Black Forest Gateau covered for up to one week.
• In the freezer: Seal Leftovers Black Forest Gateau in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

🚫 Can I Heat Leftovers Black Forest Gateau?

It’s not recommended to heat Black Forest Gateau, as it’s a chilled dessert. Heating can ruin its texture and flavor, especially the cream and cherry layers. Enjoy it cold.

FAQ’S

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Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 539
• Total Fat: 33g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.2g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 8.1g
• Cholesterol: 115mg
• Sodium: 339mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 54g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
• Sugars: 29g
• Protein: 8g
• Potassium: 226mg