Ø 20 cm · 12.0 cm

Explode Slice

8 layers

Black Forestlayer cake

217kcal / slice

25 slices · 12.0 cm tall · 2.01 kg

TinØ 20 cm

Guests25

moving this resizes the tin

Layers top first

Dark ganache0.5 cm
Chocolate sponge2.5 cm
Whipped cream1.2 cm
Cherry compote0.8 cm
Chocolate sponge2.5 cm
Whipped cream1.2 cm
Cherry compote0.8 cm
Chocolate sponge2.5 cm

Cherry compote sits straight on sponge — pipe a cream dam first or it will soak through.
Whipped cream low in a tall stack will compress — use buttercream there.

Shopping list

cherries440 g
double cream435 g
eggs9 eggs
caster sugar350 g
plain flour195 g
dark chocolate 70%95 g
cocoa powder70 g
icing sugar40 g
cornflour30 g

How to make it

Chocolate sponge: Bake 25–30 min at 170 °C fan.
Cherry compote: Simmer 8 min, cool completely before stacking.
Whipped cream: Whip cold to soft peaks. Not stable enough for tall stacks.
Dark ganache: Pour hot cream over the chocolate, rest 2 min, stir. Use at 32 °C.

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