Black Forest gateau
Butter, for greasing
9 eggs
250g caster sugar
210g self raising flour
40g cocoa powder
For the filling
400g jar of cherries
2 tbsp arrowroot
A good splash of Kirsch
750ml double cream, whipped
For the chocolate shards
300g dark chocolate
½ tsp peppermint essence
110g Demerara sugar
Serves
8-10
Preparation Time
60 minutes
Cooking Time
50 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Chocolate, Fruit
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Dessert, Entertaining
Special Info
Nut free, Vegetarian, Pregnant Mums
Level of Difficulty
Medium