This gateau is sometimes called ‘schwartschwalder kirchtaart’.
This gateau will measure about 20 by 30- cm and yields about 20 portions.
It is possible to replace the cherry jam with a syrup cooked from water, sugar and cherry liqueur.
Position the cake on a solid surface to facilitate the handling and cutting, for instance a chopping board of the same size as the cake.
Incorporating the mascarpone into the whipped cream allows it to holds it shape much longer.