"This Black Forest Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with fresh cherries, cherry liqueur, and a simple whipped cream frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa (sifted)
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2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
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1 cup hot water
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup cherry liqueur
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3 cup whipping cream (cold)
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1/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
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250 g good quality dark chocolate (chopped)
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2 1/2 cups cherries (pitted and cut in half)
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1 bar dark chocolate (for shavings (optional))
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cherries