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Black Forest Cake
INGREDIENTS
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Chocolate Devil’s Food Layer Cake
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups boiling water
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Cherries and Syrup
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2 cups jarred sour cherries in light syrup, drained with 1 cup syrup reserved
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup kirsch
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Whipped Cream Frosting
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 cups heavy cream, chilled
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Garnish
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1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
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