Black Forest Cake

"I think this cake, of all the cakes this evening, has the most professional aesthetic. Good job."

"Shall we talk about the construction of the layers?"

Christopher: "I soaked the sponge in sour cherry syrup and cherry liqueur (kirsch)."

"Talk about a showstopper. The sponge cake is airy and fluffy, and I can really taste the kirsch. Good job."

"One of the best sponges I tasted tonight as far as moistness, consistency, and the lightness of the cream. Top notch."

"Christopher. The cake's delicious. I think it's your best performance in this competition so far. So, yeah, this cake deserves a smile."