The black forest cake is a German chocolate layered sponge cake garnished with maraschino, cherries and whipped cream. This delicious and indulgent cake is popular everywhere outside of Germany. Its tempting colours - black, white and red - and its delicious appearance will make an impact on any guest.

Separate egg yolks and egg whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Beat the egg yolks with 4 tablespoons of warm water. Add flour and baking powder previously sieved, and work well with a wooden spoon. Add the cocoa powder too. Then, add the egg whites gently not to deflate the mixture. Grease a cake tin, then bake for 30 min at 180°C. After baking, let the cake cool down. Cut the cocoa sponge cake into 3 layers. Whip the cream until stiff together with the icing sugar. Brush the layers with some liqueur (cherry or kirsch), then spread over them a thin layer of whipped cream and cherries. Sprinkle with chocolate flakes, then complete the cake by decorating it with more whipped cream and cherries.