karen's black forest torte cake
This is my cousins recipe. She also call this the ULTIMATE Chocolate Cake! This is a chocoholics dream come true and then some!! Rich and Delicious!! Note: This is not a true black forest torte, but my cousin's version. I will be posting the real deal as well. There are several differences that are very noticable.
prep time
2 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- CAKE INGREDIENTS
- 1 3/4 cups gold medal flour, sifted
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (organic if you can get them)
- 1 1/4 cups water (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup chiffon type tub margarine (do not substitue butter)
- 4 - 1 ounces squares of bakers unsweetened chocolate (melted in double boiler or microwave, dont overcook. set aside to cool.)
- CHOCOLATE FILLING INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 boxes baker sweetened chocolate (melted with double boiler or microwave, dont overcook)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (can mix them)
- 3/4 cup chiffon type tub margarine (do not substitute butter)
- WHIPPED CREAM INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (1 pint) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- GARNISHINGS
- 1 jar marachino cherries for garnishing
- 1 - 2 ounces shaved semisweet chocolate
How To Make karen's black forest torte cake
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Step 1Be sure to read all the directions before starting! Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line 4 round 9 inch cake pans with cut rite wax paper.
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Step 2CAKE: Beat together sugar, Margarine and vanilla. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the melted unsweetened chocolate . Beat. Slowly add the water and beat on low until blended. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add the 3 eggs and beat again on medium for 2 minutes. Pour 1/4 of the batter into each cake pan. Bake each pan 15-18 minutes or until the cakes are done. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans, peel off wax paper and allow to cool completely.
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Step 3CHOCOLATE FILLING: Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave (dont overcook). Set aside to cool. Blend in Margarine. Once the margarine is melted, stir in the nuts. Set aside until ready to assemble the cake.
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Step 4WHIPPED CREAM: Place beaters, mixing bowl and a plate large enough to cover the mixing bowl in the refrigerator. Leave there until you are ready to make the whipped cream. Whip the cream at medium speed until it starts to peak. While whipping, sprinkle in the sugar and vanilla. Continue to beat until stiff. Immediately cover the bowl with chilled plate and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 5CAKE ASSEMBLY: 1. Place the bottom or first layer of cake onto a cake plate. Pour 1/2 of the chocolate filling onto the cake and spread to the edges. Do not ice the sides! 2. Place the second layer of cake over the chocolate filling. Pour half the whipped cream on the second layer and spread to the edges not icing the sides. 3. Place the third layer over the whipped cream. Pour remaining chocolate filling onto the cake and spread to the edges. 4. Place the last layer over the chocolate filling. Pour remaining whipped cream onto the cake and spread to the edges not going over. Sides of this torte will remain bare showing the different layers.
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Step 6Garnish with chocolate shavings and Cherries. Wrap cake in saran wrap, around sides and refrigerate until ready to serve. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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