Black Forest+Tiramisu

Finally I’ve got round to posting this grand project of birthday cake. I clearly remember a lot of ‘um’s  and the doubting looks on people’s faces when I first broke my bold attempt to combine the two of my, probably everyone’s favourite desserts. It’s a perfect dessert choice for those who can’t decide what they want to eat. *two for the price of one*

Raspberries were used instead of cherries in the black forest part, still with layers of chocolate cake, and a layer of lady fingers soaked in coffee syrup and special mascarpone mixture, which is tiramisu part,  snuck into the middle layer as you see here.

It was finished off with fresh cream frosting and fresh raspberries. Lining the sides with half of lady fingers, rather than covering it with frosting, is a good idea, since that makes it easier to keep the cake from getting messy when it gets knocked about.

This luscious cake is also a sad reminder of my old camera, which just gave up its life while I was taking these pictures, though, I am still glad that I got to score some photos before my camera suddenly went blank. What I was told about the cause of my camera’s death is that it had reached the end of its life after having been abused by the food-a-holic owner for 3 years without a day’s break.

This cake is by far the best cake I’ve ever made, and also the example of making the impossible possible. I must call this ‘The Cake Ultimatum’, but still should think of a better name that it truly deserves. Any suggestions? This will be definitely put on the top dessert menu if I ever get the chance to have my own little cafe in the future.

Although I didn’t like that photo, I felt obliged to show what it looked like inside. I couldn’t take any more shots after that one for the reason I had already mentioned before; that is basically the last work of my old camera. So it is in a way memorable to have it seen, I think. Thanks My Old Cam for getting me into the world of photography! And thank you for putting up with my abuse and obsession.  I had a wonderful time with you for many years until you had decided to have a rest. I won’t forget you.*V*