Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Filling:

  • 1 can (24 oz) of pitted cherries (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Assembly:

  • 1/2 cup Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps)
  • Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
    • Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  3. Bake the Cakes:
    • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Prepare the Cherry Filling:
    • In a saucepan, combine the reserved cherry juice, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice.
    • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
    • Remove from heat, add the cherries, and let it cool.
  5. Whip the Cream:
    • In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  6. Assemble the Cake:
    • Once the cakes are completely cooled, split each cake into two layers horizontally.
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Sprinkle with half of the Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser.
    • Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cake and top with a portion of the cherry filling.
    • Repeat this process with the remaining cake layers, finishing with whipped cream and cherries on top.
  7. Garnish:
    • Garnish the top of the cake with chocolate shavings.
  8. Chill:
    • Refrigerate the cake for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve:
    • Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte!

This classic Black Forest Cake is sure to impress with its rich layers of chocolate cake, luscious cherries, and fluffy whipped cream.

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