What is a Black Forest cake?

A Black Forest cake, known in Germany as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is a chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and kirsch-soaked cherries, finished with chocolate shavings. In the UK it's often called Black Forest gateau.

Does your Black Forest cake contain alcohol?

Yes. The cherries are soaked in kirsch, a cherry brandy, which is traditional in Black Forest cake. Please bear this in mind when ordering for children or anyone avoiding alcohol.

How much is a Black Forest cake?

Our Couture Black Forest Cake starts at £95 for a 5-inch cake serving approximately 5–7. Larger sizes are available.

Can I get next-day delivery for the Black Forest cake?

We can often arrange next-day UK delivery with FedEx, Monday to Friday, but we recommend ordering a few days ahead to secure your date. For weekend celebrations, choose the DPD Weekend option at checkout.

How do I store my Black Forest cake after delivery?

Your cake arrives chilled. Refrigerate it on arrival and bring it to room temperature before serving for the best flavour and texture.

What makes the Mooies Black Forest cake different?

Every cake is made fresh to order in our London kitchen, with handmade Belgian chocolate shavings, our own chocolate ganache, kirsch-soaked cherries and a light Chantilly cream rather than heavy buttercream.

Are your cakes suitable for people with allergies?

Our kitchen handles nuts, gluten, dairy and eggs, so we can't guarantee our products are free from traces. Please contact us before ordering if you have an allergy.

Black Forest Cake From £95

Q: Do you deliver Black Forest cakes in London?

Yes. We hand deliver across London and send chilled deliveries across the UK.

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A Black Forest cake, or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, reimagined by Mooies: delicate chocolate sponge layered with Chantilly cream and kirsch-soaked cherries, wrapped in handmade Belgian chocolate shavings and finished with our own chocolate ganache and hand-placed cherries. Handcrafted in London, hand-delivered across London and delivered chilled across the UK. From £95.

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Choose the day that suits you best. Each cake is handcrafted to order and delivered chilled with care. We recommend selecting a date at least one day before your celebration to enjoy complete peace of mind.

Add a Chocolate Finish

Optional — a handcrafted Belgian chocolate finishing touch for your cake

Chocolate Message (+£12.00) White Chocolate Message (+£12.00) Chocolate Plaque(+£18.00)

Chocolate Message — your words, hand-piped directly onto the surface of your cake.
Chocolate Plaque — a 12cm Belgian chocolate disc, hand-piped with your message and placed on top of your cake, and kept as a lasting personal keepsake.

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Product Description

Black Forest Cake, Handcrafted in London

The Couture Black Forest Cake is Mooies’ interpretation of the classic German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the cake many in the UK grew up knowing as Black Forest gateau. It’s made fresh to order in our London kitchen, hand delivered across London and sent chilled across the UK.

Quick Facts

Sponge: soft chocolate sponge
Filling: Chantilly cream and kirsch-soaked cherries
Finish: handmade Belgian chocolate shavings, in-house chocolate ganache and fresh cherries
Contains alcohol: yes, kirsch (cherry brandy)
Price: from £95
Delivery: hand delivery across London, chilled delivery across the UK, with next-day delivery often available

What’s in Our Black Forest Cake

At its core is a delicate chocolate sponge, baked for a fine, tender crumb that stays light rather than heavy. Each layer is filled with our Chantilly cream, lightly sweetened and softly whipped, and cherries gently soaked in kirsch for warmth and depth. The cake is wrapped in handmade Belgian chocolate shavings, finished with our own glossy chocolate ganache and crowned with hand-placed fresh cherries.

Flavour Progression

First bite: soft chocolate sponge
Mid-palate: light Chantilly cream
Bright contrast: kirsch-soaked cherries
Texture: Belgian chocolate shavings
Finish: smooth chocolate ganache

Perfect for Birthdays, Christmas and Dinner Parties

A Black Forest cake is a nostalgic favourite, and it works for birthdays, Christmas celebrations, dinner parties and Father’s Day. It’s for anyone who loves chocolate and cherries together.

For another cherry cake, try Cușma lui Guguță, our Moldovan cherry crepe cake.

Black Forest Cake Delivery in London & Across the UK

We hand-deliver across London and send chilled deliveries across the UK. Next-day UK delivery is often available Monday to Friday, and there’s a weekend delivery option at checkout.

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