An alcohol-free, kids' friendly, delicious Black Forest Gateau, or Black Forest Cake

 
Black Forest gateau or Black Forest Cake originates from the Black Forest region, in Germany.
The cake was made from light sponge chocolate cake, drizzled with cherry syrup and kirsch (cherry wine), and layered with cream.

It is common to have alcohol in this Black Forest Cake.
However, this black forest cake was baked sans kirsch as we do not consume alcohol.
Hence, children can share and enjoy the cake too.

How to bake Black Forest Cake/ Black Forest gateau?

Steps and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.

FAQ on Black Forest Cake?

Can I bake this cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake ahead of time.
Once the cake or cakes have cooled down, wrap them up in cling film, and place them in the freezer.
Take them out into the fridge a day before you assemble the cake.

How do I keep the leftovers?

Always keep the leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.

How long can I keep the cake for?

The cake is best eaten within 5 days.
The cream would go bad if the cake were to be kept for longer.

Posted on 3rd March 2014

21st February.
Nineteen… he is Nineteen!!!

رب هب لي من الصلحين
(Oh Lord, bless me with a righteous son
Dear Son,
Whatever needed to be said and taught, has already been said and done.
I hope we did a good job (if not the best), as parents, in bringing you up to be a humble, compassionate, loving young man.
We hope those 'lessons' will help to prepare you to face challenges that you may encounter some time in your life.
Son,
Life is a bittersweet experience. Look back and learn from the mistakes make.
Those 'bitter' experiences will make us wiser.
Celebrate the 'sweet' life throws your way and never forget to raise your hands and say your thanks (Alhamdullilah) to the ONE who blessed you with good things in life.
Happy Birthday Son
…. and this song says it all - Our wish for our grown up 'baby' :),
you may have outgrown my lap but never my heart …. love you for always
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
And each road leads you where you want to go
And if you're faced with the choice and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin' til you find the window
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile

I hope you never look back
but you never forget
All the ones who love you
and the place you left
I hope you always forgive
and you never regret
And you help somebody every chance you get
You'd find God's grace in every mistake
And always give more than you take
But more than anything…
My wish for you
Is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold

And while you're out there gettin' where you're gettin' to
I hope you know somebody loves you
And wants the same things too
And that is my Wish…

My Wish ~ Lyrics and song by Rascal Flatts