"Black Forest Cake has a decadent chocolate cake that's filled with an authentic cherry filling and topped with sweet homemade whipped cream! This classic..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups buttermilk
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⅔ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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1½ pounds fresh cherries (pitted)
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½ cup kirsch
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup + 1 tablespoon water (divided)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Grated dark chocolate (for garnish)
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Fresh cherries (for garnish)