Home Food Reviews Black Forest Cake by Fatboybakes

It was dad’s birthday and mum asked if we could order Fatboybakes’ Black Forest Cake for him. I quickly SMS-ed FBB and our conversation went like this:

Bangsar-bAbE: My mum saw my post on your lunch party, and she wants your Black Forest Cake for my dad’s birthday. Can?

FBB: Black Forest? Booze? Ya can…

Bangsar-bAbE: Yes & YES!! I collect this Sunday ya…

*Black Forest Cake is also known as Black Forest gateau (in UK).

The cake was a big hit with my family. Imagine…there were only 6 of us, and NO leftovers. My two sisters walloped the rest of the cake, leaving me with only a slice which I saved for Shum. The cake was booze-y…like all his other creations. A good thing, especially for alcoholics like me. Rich, liquored pure cream and whole black cherries were sandwiched between two layers of light chocolate sponge, and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. Divine! You can order FBB’s cakes, pies, scones & etc here. So far, I’ve tried his Brandy Truffle Cake, Mango Cheesecake, Rum & Raisin Pie and Black Forest Cake. And I’m now lusting after his Spencer’s Four Seasons… *hint to rif*

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23 comments

Selba May 14, 2009 - 4:45 am

Happy Birthday to your daddy :)

Don’t we all love black forrest… yumm….

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thenomadGourmand May 14, 2009 - 5:22 am

oh yes, his Spencer is good ;)
myself havnt tried the black forest, but his mars cheesecake was yummy too! u lucky gal, u managed to try so many of his divine creations!

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Sapuche May 14, 2009 - 7:02 am

My nose is bruised now from getting too close to the photo of that cake on my computer. Really, it looks and sounds amazing, and that’s great that you were able to get this for your dad’s birthday. Happy birthday to your dad! That Brandy Truffle Cake sounds delicious, too…

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Amelia May 14, 2009 - 8:13 am

I ordered this too from FBB. The cake was so delicious!

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Precious Pea May 14, 2009 - 8:23 am

Have you tried his chicken pie and bacon mushroom quiche??? To die for!!

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taufulou May 14, 2009 - 9:19 am

wow…so hoh liau har..
will see whose bday coming up and get from him.

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SimpleGirl May 14, 2009 - 9:19 am

must b super good, normally birthday cake can’t be finished by 6 pax…..

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Bangsar-bAbE May 14, 2009 - 10:02 am

SimpleGirl – Yeah, it was real good! ;)

taufulou – Have fun choosing from his variety of cakes!

Pea – I’ve tried the beef and mushroom pie at his lunch party. I heard it’s the same as the chicken pie. rif and I loved it! His kids are so lucky hor? =)

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Bangsar-bAbE May 14, 2009 - 10:06 am

Amelia – Yup yup yup! He’s very generous with the booze too!

Sapuche – Thanks on behalf of my dad. Yeah, it was delish! The brandy truffle cake was really good too. Rich and booze-y!!

thenomadGourmand – Ooohhh! Must get the Spencer next de… *hear that rif??* =)

Selba – Thank you for the wish! Yes, black forest is a classic favourite… ;)

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550ml jar of faith May 14, 2009 - 10:53 am

I’m reeling just from looking at the mysterious darkness and reading “Rich, liquored pure cream and whole black cherries…” They ought to make music out of food description like this! And what’s this Precious Pea’s comment about a chicken pie and bacon mushroom quiche??

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Lianne May 14, 2009 - 11:07 am

FBB´s cakes are legendary! Have you tried his Durian cheesecake? My god! Its really good! Too bad I can´t have them as often as I wish. Is this cake with Cherry Liquor? Coz the original here are with that and its really good.

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"Joe" who is constantly craving May 14, 2009 - 1:29 pm

yeah its out for sale!

after his boozy desserts..i can barely taste booze in desserts sold outside in restaurants!

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thule a.k.a leo May 15, 2009 - 4:09 am

I have yet to order one from him :) but top on my list are Spencr’s Four Season and Mango Cheesecake (I’m a penchant for mango)!

But I don’t have any moment worth celebrating right now :(

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Nic (KHKL) May 15, 2009 - 4:30 am

yupe, yupe. i highly recommend fbb’s spencer four season. really good stuff! even my 1 year one niece liked it! with alcohol somemore! haha!

i tried the blackforest as well. really refined stuff!

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Bangsar-bAbE May 15, 2009 - 6:24 am

Nic – I can’t wait to try it then! I hope it’s as booze-y as this one! =D

leo – His mango cheesecake is yummy, and not overly sweet. No need celebration also can eat cake ma… ;)

Joe – Yes! I think his cakes spoilt me…

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Bangsar-bAbE May 15, 2009 - 6:31 am

Lianne – Not yet, I want to try his Durian Tiramisu too! =D I don't know if it's with cherry liquor, have to ask FBB that.

I heard from my friend that the German version is really yummy! Too bad I didn't get to try it… =(

550ml – His pies (both savoury and sweet) are delicious!! I couldn't stop eating his beef & mushroom pie the other day…

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Lianne May 15, 2009 - 6:41 am

yeah, its a bit different and i reckon its the cherry liquor that made a difference. My hubby made them once and the photo is still in my draft box! he had yet to get back to me on the recipe! keke

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Simon Seow May 17, 2009 - 4:06 am

FBB’s cake is a real treat. Slurp. I got to try his Durian cake on my birthday.

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Bangsar-bAbE May 17, 2009 - 5:23 am

Simon – A treat indeed! Rich and heavy on liquor….nom nom nom!!

Lianne – I really envy those with hubbies who can cook! ;)

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fatboybakes May 18, 2009 - 9:32 am

hahah, glad you liked it.
actually, i havent got a hard and fast recipe for this cake yet, and just go with my instincts. also, to answer lianne’s questions, no, its not kirsch or cherry brandy….its just normal brandy with the reserve syrup from the cherries la. very exp to use kirsch…unless we have a sponsor from europe who’d send us a shipment hor…..

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Bangsar-bAbE May 18, 2009 - 3:03 pm

Brandy or kirsch…doesn’t matter to me. As long as it’s yummy! =D

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Isis Lee January 20, 2015 - 6:02 pm

Hi Bangsar babe, would like to ask you is the FatBoyBake Black Forest Cake really that delicious? because am planning to order for my boyfriend’s birthday. Need yr review. Thanks

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Bangsar Babe January 21, 2015 - 9:23 am

Hi Isis,

I haven’t had FBB’s black forest in the last 3 years. But when I used to have it, it was pretty good. He’s generous with the alcohol. ;)

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