[Video Masterclass] Authentic Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälderkirschtorte)

Make an authentic Black Forest cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) from scratch with this on-demand video masterclass. Learn to build the real German original — chocolate sponge layers, sour-cherry filling, fresh cream, and chocolate shavings — the way it's made in the Black Forest, filmed step by step so you can follow and rewatch anytime.

What you'll learn

• Baking a light, even chocolate sponge
• Preparing the traditional sour-cherry (Schattenmorellen) filling
• Whipping and stabilizing cream that holds its shape
• Layering and assembling a clean, level cake
• Finishing with chocolate shavings and cherries

Format

On-demand video with lifetime access — watch anytime, on any device, at your own pace. Pair it with the matching ingredient kit for German sour cherries, cocoa, and cream stiffener.

FAQ

Does it contain alcohol? The traditional recipe uses Kirschwasser; the class shows how to include it or leave it out.

Is this beginner-friendly? It's an approachable project cake — every stage is demonstrated in full.

Davia, a German-born baking instructor based in New Jersey, where she teaches traditional German baking in a hands-on classroom. Through her masterclasses with One Stop German Shop, she shows home bakers everywhere how to bake like a German — using the same recipes and ingredients she grew up with.

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• Watch Anytime, Anywhere: Our on-demand videos can be streamed on any device—including your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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• Download & Print: You can download the instructional videos, authentic German recipes, and complete ingredient lists directly to any device to use offline. Prefer a physical copy in the kitchen? The recipes and ingredient lists are fully formatted to be easily printed so you can check off items as you bake!

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