Black Forest Torte Recipe
Chocolate layer cake with kirsch, whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate curls
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Ingredients
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Cake and Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Bake the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare the Filling
Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers. Soak each layer with kirsch.
- 8
Assemble the Torte
Place one layer on a serving platter, spread cherry filling over it, and top with whipped cream. Repeat the layers.
- 9
Finish with Toppings
Spread whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with chocolate curls and maraschino cherries.
- 10
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set. Slice and enjoy!