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German Black Forest Cherry Torte

By: HersheysKitchens.com  
"A three-layer chocolate cake soaked with kirsch (cherry flavored liqueur) and filled with maraschino cherries and whipped cream. Note: 1 tablespoon almond extract plus 3 tablespoons water can be substituted for kirsch."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 3 layer 8 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup HERSHEY®'S Dutch Processed Cocoa
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup kirschwasser
  • 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed
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  • 3 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans.
  2. In small saucepan over very low heat, melt butter; remove from heat. Skim off milky solids and discard; reserve remaining butter. In large bowl, on high speed, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until mixture is thick, fluffy and very pale in color (about 10 minutes). Stir together flour and cocoa; sprinkle several tablespoons over top of egg mixture. Gently fold into egg mixture; repeat procedure until all of cocoa mixture is combined with egg mixture. Fold in melted butter, several tablespoons at a time. Divide mixture evenly among prepared pans.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; with knife, loosen cake from sides of pans. Invert onto wire racks; cool completely.
  4. Place cake layers on wax paper; with fork, poke holes about 1-inch apart through all layers. Stir together corn syrup and kirsch; sprinkle evenly over cake layers. Lightly press cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  5. Prepare Whipped Cream Topping and Filling: In large mixer bowl, beat 3 cups (1-1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract until stiff. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. To assemble, place one layer on serving plate; spread with 1/2-inch layer of whipped cream. Place half of drained cherries over top, leaving 1 inch around edge free of cherries; with second layer, repeat procedure. Place third layer on top; frost and garnish top and sides with remaining whipped cream. Cover; refrigerate before serving. Garnish as desired. 10 to 12 servings.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 436 | Total Fat: 24.3g | Cholesterol: 174mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by TIFFAIRY 
There were a few problems with the recipe. The cake was lackluster and without baking soda or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by CINDI K 
It was just simply delcious! The kids even loved it. It took some time to make but well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2005 by HAPPY18 
I love this cake and so does everyone I have ever served it for gets a bit expensive though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2004 by MOLLYES 
This was pretty good. The almond whipped cream was the best part. the only semi-complaint I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2003 by mgainer 
Turned out very well!! Great recipe! MORE

 
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