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Black Forest Cake

90 min • 10 steps • 10 ingredients

Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake, or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is a famous German dessert made with layers of rich chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, flavored with Kirsch (cherry brandy) and topped with chocolate shavings.

Recipe Details

Preparation

90 min

Nutrition per serving

420 cal

Servings

12 serving(s)

Ingredients

All-purpose Flour1 cup

Cocoa Powder1/2 cup

Sugar1 1/2 cups

Eggs4

Butter1/2 cup, melted

Whipped Cream3 cups

Cherries2 cups, pitted

Kirsch (cherry Brandy)1/4 cup

Baking Powder1 tsp

Chocolate Shavings1/2 cup

Steps

Tags

#Cake #Creamy #Fluffy #Sweet #Tangy

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