"This decadent Black Forest Cake features rich chocolate layers, a thick cherry filling, and a luscious whipped cream frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup hot water
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4 cups frozen cherries
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½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of cherries)
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1 teaspoon almond extract (or 1–2 tablespoons Kirsch as an alternative)
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1 Tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
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3 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Whole cherries with stems
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Chocolate shavings or curls