Black Forest Cake II Recipe
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Black Forest Cake II

By: Valinda  
"Wonderful chocolate layer cake which is soaked in Kirsch liqueur, with cherry filling."

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What to Drink?

Wine port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 layer 8 inch round cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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  • 1/2 cup kirschwasser
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted Bing cherries, drained
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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon kirschwasser
  • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8 inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into 2 round 8 inch pans.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
  4. In a medium bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 693 | Total Fat: 33.6g | Cholesterol: 112mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by mamacookie 
This recipe is very good...HOWEVER, here are my moderations: I made this in a hurry, so I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by AnnaG 
I made this for my husband's birthday. Since he loves Black Forest Cake, and until now has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by Baybee Caix 
This cake stole the show at a pre-Valentine Party and not a crumb was left afterwards. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by PULCHRA 
I live in Germany, and this is one American recipe that I must admit is nearly dead on.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by JOANCLR 
This cake was just great. I didn't have cherry liquer and so I used the syrup from the cherry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Linda C 
Wonderful recipe!!! My son needed a German recipe to make for his World History class and he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2007 by chelz 
The cake came out rather well. I used about 1 1/2 cups of sugar for the filling instead of 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by Ladydi 
I made this cake as a birthday cake for one of our office staff. It was a HIT! I made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by Nidhi 
I baked this cake for my husbands birthday and he loved it. One thing i changed was to add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2004 by CAMBRICTEA 
I made this cake for my husband's birthday. Black Forest cake has been the traditional... MORE

 
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