Light Black Forest Cake
Light Black Forest Cake definitely takes a little time, a little extra work, and a lot of dirty dishes – but it is really, really worth it. A few family members stated that it was more moist and flavorful than the black forest cakes they get from their bakeries!! Now that’s quite a compliment! And THIS version has 1/3 the calories of the black forest cakes from the bakery – so keep in mind that even though it takes a little more work – it is well worth the reward!!
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons confectioners sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup ice-cold evaporated skim milk
Instructions
- Place the water in a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let this sit for 5 minutes to “soften”, then set the saucepan over very low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatin fully dissolves (about 5 minutes). Set saucepan aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream at high speed with an electric mixer until it holds soft peaks. Add the confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon at a time, then add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it holds very stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine the ice cold evaporated skim milk and lemon juice. Beat with the electric mixer (clean the beaters first!) at high speed until very stiff, then beat in the gelatinwater mixture.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream mixture into this mixture. Use as stated above in assembling the cake.
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Notes
Customize your Light Black Forest Cake by adding a personal touch. Consider garnishing the top with chocolate shavings, fresh cherries, or a dusting of cocoa powder. Let your creativity shine! And don't forget to share your baking triumphs with us. We'd love to see how your Light Black Forest Cake turned out. Share your photos and experiences in the comments section below.