Black Forest Cake

April 17, 2013

Moist, decadent chocolate cake filled with layers of poached cherries and whipped cream frosting.

For the filling:
2 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups dark sweet cherries, such as Bing, pitted and cut in half
For the cake:
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
6 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
For the sugar syrup:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup reserved poaching liquid
1 teaspoon kirsch
For the frosting:
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Garnish (optional):
grated semisweet chocolate or chocolate curls

Make the filling: In a medium sauce pan combine the water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the cherries to the water mixture and reduce heat to...
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Nutritions

Calories
573

Sodium
163mg
6% DV

Fat
42g
65% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV