I have to state that I’m not a big fan of Black Forest cake. It’s kind of okay but far from a preference for me. I see stout tho I grab it. This has a nice tart cherry taste that definitely has a maraschino cherry taste. The chocolate is kind of subtle that has more cocoa taste to it. The cocoa comes out more as it warms. Has a hint of vanilla. It’s very thin. I forgot to add when I poured this it had a quarter inch head. In the time to take the pic it disappeared. Overall I was surprised how much I liked it. I think it’s because of it having a mainly cherry taste No date on the can.