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Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 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
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup cherry brandy
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, use a long serrated knife to slice each cake in half horizontally, creating 4 thin layers.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Brush with 1/4 cup cherry brandy. Spread with 1/3 of the cherry pie filling and 1 cup of whipped cream.
- Repeat with the remaining cake layers, cherry brandy, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream, ending with the fourth cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate shavings or curls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
The Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, also known as Black Forest cake, originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. This decadent dessert is a symphony of flavors, featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries soaked in Kirsch, a cherry brandy. The cake is then adorned with chocolate shavings and more cherries, creating a stunning presentation. Renowned pastry chefs like Josef Keller are credited with popularizing this iconic dessert. Today, the best versions of this cake can be found in traditional German bakeries in the Black Forest region, where the use of authentic Kirsch and fresh cherries is paramount. For a twist, consider using dark chocolate or experimenting with different cherry varieties.
70 min
8
380 calories
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