Growing up, Red Ribbon’s Black Forest cake was what I regarded as “the grown-up’s cake”. It looked quite sophisticated – dark chocolate shavings set against white frosting, then topped with more dollops of cream and dotted with red cherries. It’s been awhile since I’ve had it, so when a friend from Red Ribbon shared that there’s a “chocolatier” Black Forest, I figured I’d give it a try.
Red Ribbon Black Forest Cake. Want a slice of decadence?
My husband and I got the junior-sized Black Forest Cake (P350). When I opened the box and saw the familiar dark brown, white and red cake, memories came rushing back. (Don’t you love how food does that?)
Black Forest Memory Bites
I remembered one of my first bites of this cake back when I was a kid. How grown up I felt. It looked and tasted different from the usual mocha birthday cakes that would be served during family birthday parties. Traditional Black Forest cake, if I recall correctly, had brandy in it. The cake was soaked in the brandy (a certain kind distilled from cherries). Whether that’s true for the Red Ribbon cake or not, I don’t really know! (If there are any folks from Red Ribbon reading this, could you let us know? )
Rich and indulgent chocolate to the core.
I always thought Black Forest was just a cake until I was 13, when my high school seat mate showed me pictures of her family’s Europe travels. She pointed out a picture of woods and hills, sharing that it was called the Black Forest. It looked like something straight out of a fantasy book.
But back to the cake.
A slice for you.
This Black Forest came from Red Ribbon is quite mouth-watering. If you’re a chocoholic, you’re bound to love this. Chocolate shavings, chocolate filling and a chocolatier cake. Yum! Its decadence will definitely level up any event you bring it to.
Heck, it could level up a quiet afternoon of tea and reading. That’s how I enjoyed my slice.
A mug of hot tea, my Kindle and my slice of Black Forest.
A delicious kind of peace and quiet.
If you want a little fun thing to enjoy, Red Ribbon released an animated short called “A Red Ribbon Tale: Si Emman at ang Chocolate Forest”. It’s a cute story about a little boy named Emman’s adventure inside the Chocolate Forest. It was released last Christmas, but since Christmas never gets old, you’ll still enjoy the short. Timmy and I sure did!
Ang Red Ribbon Christmas Story ni Emman
My son super enjoyed that short. We watched it three times in a row. There would’ve been a fourth but we had to leave for school already. He particularly liked the red cat. Can’t blame him — it’s so cute!
As for my son and the Black Forest cake, he’s partial to the chocolate shavings. Again, I can’t blame him. They’re yummy. Look!
Chocolate shavings and yumminess.
If you’re feeling romantic this Valentine’s, you’ll get a kick knowing that this Black Forest cake also comes in the shape of a HEART. <3 <3 <3 Go check out their website. The heart-shaped Black Forest cake can make quite the romantic present!
The Red Ribbon Black Forest Cake is available in 3 variants — per slice, Junior size (P350), and Regular size (P550). Here’s how the junior looks like:
Thanks to Red Ribbon for giving me a chance to taste their Black Forest cake again!
Check out Red Ribbon online here:
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Official website: http://www.redribbonbakeshop.com.ph
cheekeegirl
February 4, 2014 at 5:36 pm (10 years ago)I love RR Black forest cake too! You can never go wrong giving it to your love ones especially this valentine’s day
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Toni
February 6, 2014 at 5:57 am (10 years ago)Ditto!
Patty | MrsC
February 4, 2014 at 6:19 pm (10 years ago)Yuuummmmmm! Cake + Coffee + Kindle = best way to spend an afternoon, ever!
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Toni
February 6, 2014 at 5:56 am (10 years ago)Mommy Me Time!
A Gracious Life
February 4, 2014 at 9:31 pm (10 years ago)Craving for one right now.
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Toni
February 6, 2014 at 5:55 am (10 years ago)Go to Red Ribbon! Stat! 😛
Sahil
April 3, 2014 at 1:28 am (10 years ago)These look delicious! I do not like store-bought Cakes, but I LOVE homemade stuff, so I will definitely be trying these.
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August 16, 2022 at 8:56 pm (2 years ago)These look delicious! I do not like store-bought Cakes, but I LOVE homemade stuff, so I will definitely be trying these. lease visit our website for online cake delivery.
st merryn cornwall
March 17, 2024 at 4:30 pm (1 month ago)Such a neat way to display and remember some of your favorite trips! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday – I’m featuring your travel cooler at our upcoming party. We’d love for you to stop by and link up again.