Betty's Spectacular Black Forest Cake -- Happy Holidays!

[xRawrSmile]

hi betty, welcome back ! i have a question what kind of hand mixer do you use? thanks :)

[Cuddletoe]

For the original black forest cake, you would use a filling made from sour cherries, sugar, cherry juice and starch. Traditionally, you would also moisten each layer of cake with some cherry schnapps before adding the whipped cream and cherries.

[babychanel21]

Yummy.. U didnt show it sliced up lol i want to make this

[bettyskitchen]

@babychanel21 You can see it sliced on my video of Betty's Thanksgiving Table.

--Betty :)

[vida130]

I wanted to let you know that I made this cake for thanksgiving it was a last minute decision because I had surprise guests, so I used a boxed chocolate cake mix for the cake but it was stunning! Thank Betty!

[sheardelightful]

betty or anyone: when u say heavy whipping cream and powder sugar and whip it-can't u use whip cream? and instead of cherries do u think i could use strawberries?

[bettyskitchen]

@sheardelightful Yes, you may us whipped cream, and you may also use strawberry pie filling.

--Betty :)

[mossgreenmaid]

Oops, never knew this is made outside of Germany. Yummy

[YummyBaking]

Omg!dat's called perfection betty.

[ideagirlconsulting]

nice and rice dish love black forest cake :)

[BerrySparkleFairy]

This looks so good Betty! I love all your videos, you make everything look so great and inspire me to try them myself!

[PointingTheWeigh]

Hello Betty,

Linda from the UK here. Long time no message, sorry about that!! I have still been watching your FABULOUS recipe's!!

I have just purchased your 2 cookbooks, thankyou so much for doing them, are you going to be writing a third book?

This cake looks so dreamy!

Oh! have got to thankyou for doing your grocery video, that was interesting to hear what you are going to cook and make with certain products.

Love and hugs to you both! XX

[bettyskitchen]

@PointingTheWeigh Hi Linda! It is so nice to hear from you! Thanks for your sweet comment. Thanks also for supporting bettyskitchen by purchasing the cookbooks; I hope you enjoy them!

Warm thoughts,

--Betty :)

[LESTER7L1]

Very lovely delicious cake Betty! One of my favorites.As usual you gracefully prepared it. Thank s so much!

[CHIGGA196]

Can you make a strawberry cake because i love strawberries

[orcgoddessspike]

That cake is simply delicious looking. If I might suggest it, next time try using a piping bag and large shell tip to pipe a border of whipped creme around the top, then chill the cake, then add the cherry topping before serving. I think it would be a nice finishing touch.

I also wonder how the cake would hold up to a chocolate ganache.

[gcarped]

Thanks Betty! I like to make this cake a little more rustic. I do not frost the sides of the cake, but rather let the filling show and sort of ooze out a bit if it wants to. It looks a bit like an old southern stack cake and, having all the same ingredients as your Black Forest Cake, is just as delicious! Just my take on a classic. Thanks for the upload.

[qualqui]

This i had to see, to see if its like the Black Forest Cake that my german boss used to make but its a li'l different,...for starters he didn't put any crumbs, just the sliced cake, 2 slices of yellow cake, 2 slices of chocolate alternating them, cherry filling between each slice and the whipping cream covering all the cake, but no crumbs, just some chocolate syrup lines on top and on the sides with some maraschino cherries on top,..but truth be told i like your version way better!! = )

[MissAngie8787]

Hey Betty, I was just wondering how does the whipped cream hold up in the fridge? Every time I make it, and keep in the fridge it tends to lose its shape, I have tried using some powder gelatin dissolved in water but I don't like the texture the gelatin creates. I was wondering if you have any tips? Thanks so much!

[bettyskitchen]

@MissAngie8787 My whipped cream held up fine. I think the confectioner's sugar stiffens it a little bit, but most of all, you have to beat it until it if stiff (but, don't over-beat).

--Betty :)

[Gargopallet16]

always excited when betty makes an layered cake!!!! :D

[l3ad3r1]

tell me wot else we is the alternate of cherries?

[bettyskitchen]

@l3ad3r1 You may use any fruit pie filling you like; it just won't be called a Black Forest Cake.

--Betty :)

[l3ad3r1]

@bettyskitchen thx Betty :)

[TheVittleVlog]

Awesome!

[TheOnlyKC1]

This is going to be my birthday cake in 2 months. ^_^

[JoeHell67]

Hi Betty,

we germans LOVE Black Forest Cake and yours looks fantastic!

Another piece of fine Art from your kitchen!

Joe from Germany

[bettyskitchen]

@JoeHell67 Hi Joe! I hope all is well with you in Germany!

--Betty :)

[JoeHell67]

@bettyskitchen

all systems running smoothly...

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your wonderfull food!

[tuffydoodle]

Oh my gosh, that looks wonderful!

[bettyskitchen]

@Tooty161 I have Individual Strawberry Shortcakes in bettyskitchen, but not the whole large shortcake--will do later.

--Betty :)

[Zhaquiri]

I love the last shot! It's like the cake was winking at us. ;-)

[Zhaquiri]

8:52 I actually quite like watching you do your thing, Ms. Betty. If the video was of you detailing *every* layer of the Black Forest Cake, I still would've watched the entire video. I just love your charisma; not a single boring second, even though your videos are relatively "quiet". Keep it up! I haven't finished watching the video yet; looking good so far!

[TheKiwiCook]

Wow Betty that looks delicious!!

[lamcoco1]

oh my gosh, i just made black forest cake yesterday! :DD

[bee5120]

Wow, that looks heavenly and divine! I'll try baking this! :D

Thanks Betty!

[stillfiguringout96]

Hi Betty, This is perfect! I'm going to make this for my mom's birthday! Can we use cake flour? :3 I'm always so confused over what kind of flour to use lol

[bettyskitchen]

@stillfiguringout96 Cake flour is fine!

--Betty :)

[khardala]

Sorry for the spelling mistakes :-/

[khardala]

The cherry juice running on the sides makes it look more yummy :-)

Definitaly trying this one, I've been trying to find a good recipe.

I leave near Germany and heard that the original Schwartzwalder has a very hard bottom, but I've never tried it yet.

[pianopink27]

Betty, I love your videos! But I am dying to know, what do you do with all of the food after you make it? Do you eat it? Do you give it away? All of your recipes look amazing!

[bettyskitchen]

@pianopink27 We eat a lot of leftovers--and we give a lot of food away.

--Betty :)

[TheKitchenWitch1]

I am very new to You Tube and was introduced to your blog via a link left on mine :-) Batty, I have watched several of your videos and just LOVE them! I wish I could come and visit your Southern kitchen, you have such a wonderful way about you. Anyways, new fan here!

[raiyajessa1]

Please make broccoli cheese Stromboli or baked spinach and rice

[rmbb10]

Very nice.

[jedimasterz12]

Wow you have come a long way in two years. I was wondering if you would recomend any substitute for the cherries. I ask because I am alergic. Thanks :)

[bettyskitchen]

@jedimasterz12 You could use a different fruit pie filling, but it will no longer be Black Forest Cake.

--Betty :)

[pfromri]

Very pretty cake. Good job!

[3838bbla]

Wow it does look very Christmas-y.

[chiuchiutrain92]

This looks amazing Betty! I was wondering if you had any plain ol' cornbread recipes? I wanted to make it for my family this Thanksgiving and couldn't find any when I tried searching. Thanks for all your videos and time!

[bettyskitchen]

@chiuchiutrain92 Yes, I have several recipes for cornbread, corn muffins, corn sticks, corn pudding, spoon bread, etc. Just search in bettyskitchen for cornbread or corn bread.

--Betty :)

[daro368]

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[L4dyE]

Wow that looks delicious!

[jcrefasi1]

Betty this looks beautiful! I made this once and because we have such high humidity the topping stayed runny and drippy. Maybe cornstarch would help? Have you ever tried to thicken the cherry topping and if so what did you use? Maybe there is a better thicker brand of filling to use? I'd like to make one for Christmas but I'm nervous about the presentation. Many thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@jcrefasi1 I just used a store brand (Meijer). If yours needs to be thicker, you can put some cornstarch in cold water and add it to the pie filling. You will need to heat it until it bubbles and the cornstarch gets cooked.

--Betty :)

[goldengirl67]

That is a great tip with the four skewers - I have had a cake or two slide in my time especially when you go to cut it which doesn't look good upon presentation. The cake looks delicious :)

[Missluv2cook]

Lovely betty

[lilyfleur7]

wow, looks wonderful!

[RoRoclark]

Ms. Betty what a WONDERFUL tutorial!!! Im glad you said as well showed that it was an easy cake to make, Im truly considering it for Thanksgiving.

[SteAndKel]

'Cups' confuse me so much - you seem to need a different measuring device for liquids, flours, etc

Grams is so much easier! Everything is the same. And you can use one device for all.

[iLikeCookie88]

@SteAndKel Yeah! Americans are very set in their ways I guess!

[TheCakeMaster2000]

Hi Betty,

I can't wait till your christmas recipes!

Please please please will you do some vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting and little christmasy decorations?

Thanks so much :)

P.S Keep up the good work ;)

[bettyskitchen]

@TheCakeMaster2000 It is very likely that I will be doing exactly that!

--Betty :)

[MatthewRabbit99]

@bettyskitchen :) yay...go betty go betty yay!

[onlyoil007]

@bettyskitchen I want you to make cupcakes.

[pamyZpooh]

I wanted to see a slice of that cake @u@

[bettyskitchen]

@pamyZpooh You will, if you stay tuned!

--Betty :)

[mcksy]

waoww looks yummy!

[bobobobobob93]

i always hear that you should never overbeat your batter, so will it turn tough if you beat it for 3 minutes?

[bettyskitchen]

@bobobobobob93 I beat cake batters for 2 or 3 minutes; muffins and biscuits only need to be lightly combined.

--Betty :)

[lvick3]

Very pretty cake Betty!

[Nanaslittleblessing]

Looks wonderful, thank you for sharing.:-)

[meanny28]

AMAZING!! my favorite cake! (and I love your nails!)

[lynnsrecipes]

That looks so pretty and delicious.

[bettyskitchen]

@lynnsrecipes Thanks, Lynn. I hope you and Jeff (and the rest of your family) are having a beautiful day!

--Betty :)

[LynnM3973]

@bettyskitchen - Thank you! I hope you do, as well.

[charyd76]

Betty, thank you for showing the batter before putting it in the baking dish. I appreciated that you listen to your viewers suggestions. Thanks again.

You're the best,

Caroline

[DMRogers63]

I feel like it's Christmas morning. I logged on and presto all these new amazing looking videos. Thank you so much Betty. I was looking through your videos from last year , for ideas for this year, what great videos and suggestions. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to watch about 25 of your videos. Thank you very much, sincerely, Diana

[bettyskitchen]

@moyhead99 That's fine. I wouldn't call it a Black Forest Cake.

--Betty  :)

[Barginjunkie69]

Looks so Delish.. I would love to try this for My Turkey Day Dinner..

Yummy ~

[lakegirl645]

We were invited to a neighborhood Chirstmas party next month, and they asked me to bring a cake. This one is perfect! What a pretty cake. Looks like a bakery made it. (my poor diet) ;) xx

[smartcheetah1]

Hey Betty, is this a bitter chocolate cake??

In other words is this like dark chocolate cake??

[DilaNurtas]

@smartcheetah1 Since there is no actual chocolate in it but only cocoa powder, its not a bitter chocolate cake!

[jammingwithmarley]

That looks so good!!

[wildheart5]

Beautiful cake Betty!

[xRawrSmile]

isnt the cherry pie filling suppose to be black cherrys?



[bettyskitchen]

@xRawrSmile It's up to you.

--Betty :)

[darandleny]

My fave partvwas when the last bit of cherry dripped

[kylahsmom1]

betty you must stop! lol..this is wonderful and I think that I maybe able to pull this off..I am making a pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving, but this is Christmas for sure. I already bookmarked it :0) thank you

[sharkswimmer27]

Betty I love this cake will try this for sure

[ClaireGoGoGo]

om nom nom!

[EthanGryphon]

Hi Betty! Thank you for this recipe. I was wondering, is it unsweetened cocoa powder? I would guess so but I just want to make sure. Thank you!

[bettyskitchen]

@EthanGryphon Yes, it is unsweetened cocoa powder.

--Betty :)

[EthanGryphon]

@bettyskitchen Thank you so much! Looking forward to making this!

[despairia]

@EthanGryphon I'm not Betty, but that is definitely unsweetened cocoa powder. :)

[Heathmah]

The cake looks great. I love your shiny baking pans - what brand are they? They look much nicer than my cake pans.

[bettyskitchen]

@Heathmah Thanks!  The pans are Revere Ware.

--Betty :)

[cookwithadam]

Looks great Betty! Will have to try this during the holiday season :)

[iKENJINx]

Love the cake Betty! It looks so sinful, I'll be trying this for Christmas. My family is a huge fan of Black Forest cakes! :))

Thanks for the recipe!

-KJ

[fubar555]

is it me or does it sync badly?

[ElliNova]

^^ I live in the Black Forest!

[HayitsJayy]

Betty, did you not taste it because you want to keep it like it is right now for Thanksgiving?

Thanks, i'll be sure to try this out for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

-Jay

[smartbet]

Who wants to join me in crashing Betty's Thanksgiving dinner?

[TheCakeMaster2000]

Yay you did my request. Thanks so much :)

[gurleen403]

I LOVE Black Forest cake!! Thank you for uploading

~Gurleen

[famiygirl18]

that look so good.I am going to make that for new year partry,love your videos Betty

[MissLeigh78]

Ooh la la. Looks decadent.