Black Forest Cake (Traditional German Recipe)
"Black Forest cake is a traditional German dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from a wedding anniversary to a birthday celebration...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 large eggs
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1 cup granulated white sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 vanilla bean* (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1/2 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder, spooned and leveled
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 lbs canned sour cherries in water, drained (don't discard all the water)
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4 tsp cornstarch
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1/2 cup water from canned sour cherries, divided
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1/4 cup kirsch
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3/8 cup granulated white sugar
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup granulated white sugar
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additional whipped cream, chocolate shaves, and cherries to your liking
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