Black Forest Torte Recipe
A classic German dessert with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Ingredients
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Cake and Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Chocolate Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
- 8
Assemble the Torte
Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream and top with cherries. Place the second cake on top and repeat the process.
- 9
Garnish
Top the torte with the remaining whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- 10
Serve
Slice and serve the Black Forest Torte chilled.
