Right so this one's the cousin of the Black Forest cake. Same family. Similar vibe. But different. Like if Black Forest is the dramatic dark haired one, White Forest is the blonde one who's a bit more laid back. Both lovely. Just different energy. Someone actually asked me if I did a white version ages ago. They loved Black Forest but wanted something a bit lighter. Less intense. Still with cherries and cream but without the heavy chocolate. So I had a think and came up with this. Here's how it works. Vanilla sponge first. Nice and light. Fluffy. Real vanilla because cheap stuff would ruin it. Then we soak it. Just a little bit. With cherry juice and maybe a tiny splash of something fancy. Nothing boozy really just enough to keep it moist and bring out the cherry flavour. Then the cream. Now this bit's important. It's not buttercream. It's actual whipped cream. Lightly sweetened. Whipped until it's soft and cloud-like but still holds its shape. Between the layers goes this cream plus cherries. Proper cherries. Not the bright red luminous ones. Good dark cherries that actually taste of something. Then more sponge. More cream. More cherries. You get the idea. On top we go all in. Whipped cream all over. Smoothed or swirly depending on the vibe. Then a pile of cherries in the middle. Sometimes fresh if they're in season. Sometimes the good quality jarred ones. Then white chocolate shavings on top because that's the "white" bit. Gives it a bit of elegance. Who's buying this one? People who find Black Forest too rich. This is lighter. Summer birthdays. The cream and cherries feel fresher somehow. Wedding anniversaries actually. Had a couple order it for their 25th. Looked dead romantic. Anyone who loves cherries but wants something different from the usual. Honestly? People who see it and think "ooh that's pretty" because it is. Very pretty cake. If you're in Bromley you can order online and come grab it whenever. Or if you want it delivered local just drop us a message. Couple days notice is ideal especially if you want it for a weekend because the cream means it's best made fresh. One thing I should mention. Because it's got real whipped cream inside and on top? It needs to stay cool. Like properly cool. Not freezing cold but fridge cool. If it's a hot day and you're travelling far bring a cool bag. The cream can go soft otherwise. Still tastes fine just doesn't look as good. Also the white chocolate on top might melt if it's really hot. Again still tastes fine. Just less pretty. Summer problems eh. Right. That's the white forest one done. The lighter, prettier cousin. Still proper tasty though.
