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520 kcal
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Black Forest Cherry Torte
Learn to construct Germany's iconic layered cake using sour cherries, chocolate sponge, and authentic Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser.
Prep Time
45 Mins
Bake Time
35 Mins
Calories
520 kcal
Level
Advanced
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 600g pitted sour cherries (Shadow Morello)
- 4 tbsp Kirschwasser (Cherry Schnapps)
- 750ml heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 100g powdered sugar & 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Preparation Protocol
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1
Bake sponge cakes using dark cocoa and melted dark chocolate. Cool completely, then slice horizontally into three equal layers.
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2
Simmer sour cherries with cornstarch and cherry juice until thickened. Stir in Kirschwasser and let cool.
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3
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla paste until stiff peaks form.
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4
Drizzle sponge layers with Kirschwasser, spread cherry filling and whipped cream, then garnish top layer with chocolate shavings.
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