National Black Forest Cake Day is March 28th, but we’re far from cherry season in the U.S.

While you may still be able to find some fresh cherries, shipped from some far-away orchard overseas, consider this modern approach to Black Forest Cake by one of our favorite bloggers, Vicky of Stasty.com.

It includes a garnish of cherries dipped in white chocolate and coated with popping candy. Call it modern Black Forest Cake.

If you’re up for making it, here’s the recipe.

Otherwise, head for our classic Black Forest Cake recipe. If it’s for an audience of adults only, use lots of Kirschwasser (clear cherry brandy—you can substitute regular brandy).

The Black Forest region of southern Germany is known for its sour Morello cherries and for the Kirschwassermade from them. Hence, the inspiration for this old-fashioned classic:

Yummy chocolate cake with cherries and whipped cream.