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Black forest sponge cake
Calories & nutrition facts
with chocolate, with or without cherry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 317 kcal —
- Protein 3.7 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 39 g 14%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 9.7 g 49%
- Fibre 1.9 g 7%
- Sugars 26 g —
- Sodium 69 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 88.3 µg 10%
- Vitamin K 3.1 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.08 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.33 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.01 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 48.2 µg 12%
- Vitamin B12 0.23 µg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 53 mg 4%
- Iron 2.7 mg 15%
- Magnesium 32 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 98 mg 8%
- Potassium 190 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.59 mg 5%
- Copper 0.24 mg 27%
- Manganese 0.3 mg 13%
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Questions about Black forest sponge cake
What is black forest sponge cake made of?
It usually layers chocolate sponge with whipped cream and cherries, often with kirsch (cherry spirit) brushed over the sponge. Chocolate shavings and extra cherries decorate the top.
How do you stop black forest sponge cake drying out?
Brush each sponge layer lightly with cherry syrup or kirsch before adding the cream. Keep the assembled cake covered in the fridge, and bring slices out shortly before serving.
How should you store black forest sponge cake?
Because it contains whipped cream, keep it covered in the fridge and eat it within about two days. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours; freeze individual slices if you need to keep them longer.
Can you make black forest sponge cake without alcohol?
Yes. Replace kirsch with cherry syrup or the juice from a jar of cherries, and brush it on sparingly so the sponge stays moist without becoming soggy.
What cherries work best in black forest sponge cake?
Use sour cherries, fresh or jarred; their tartness balances the chocolate and cream. Drain jarred cherries well before layering, and save a few whole ones for decoration.
What is the difference between black forest sponge cake and black forest torte?
The names are often used for closely related chocolate, cherry and cream cakes rather than two strictly distinct recipes. A torte may have denser layers or a richer filling, while a sponge cake usually emphasises light sponge layers.
How does black forest sponge cake compare with chocolate cake?
Chocolate cake has more energy per 100 g: 445 kcal, compared with 317 kcal in black forest sponge cake. Black forest sponge cake also contains cherries and cream, which give it a different texture and flavour.
Can you freeze black forest sponge cake?
You can freeze it, though the whipped cream may lose some of its smooth texture after thawing. Wrap individual slices tightly and thaw them overnight in the fridge.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 23006 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
