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Black Forest Gateau

A classic, and not as difficult to make as you might think. Do try this delicious recipe - you'll make it again and again.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350f.
Butter three 8 inch in diameter cake pans.
Line the bottom of each with wax paper , and butter that.
Combine the eggs with the sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with a hand-held electric mixer until pale and very thick , about 5-7 minutes.
Sift the flour and cocoa powder over the mixture and fold in lightly and evenly with a spatual.
Gently stir in the melted butter.
Divide the mixture among the prepared cake pans , smoothing them level.
Bake for 15-18 minutes , until the cakes have risen and are springy to the touch.
Leave them to cool in the pans , on a rack , for about 5 minutes , then turn out and leave to cool completely.
Remove the lining paper from each cake layer.
Prick each cake layer all over with a skewer or fork , then sprinkle with kirsch.
Using a hand-held electric mixer , whip the cream in a bowl until it starts to thicken , then gradually beat in the icing sugar and vanilla until the mixture begins to hold its shape.
To assemble: s.

Ingredients

eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, butter, kirsch, whipping cream, icing sugar, cherries, chocolate, chocolate curls