MARIE-LOUISE'S AWARD BLACK FOREST CAKE

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When our daughter decided to enter 'Kinderfest' cooking competition in our hometown during Octoberfest, she was sure to win!!! Ah, but just a small glitch, her precious Black Forest Cake had shifted and was slightly lopsided!!! Ah, but she received a big reward from her parents, as we were so proud of our little girls achivement...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 egg yolks
8 egg whites
6 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon warm water
5 ounces cake flour
3 ounces ground almonds
1 1/2 ounces cocoa
1 (28 ounce) can of cooked black cherries, stoned
1 1/2 pints whipped cream, to which the
2 ounces kirsch, have been incorporated
grated chocolate
maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Sift the cocoa and the flour together and set aside.
  • Mix the egg yolks and the sugar together and the mixture becomes light in colour.
  • Add the warm water and mix well with an electric beater for about 5 minutes.
  • Incorporate the cocoa/flour mixture to the egg yolks, with a spatula.
  • Then, gently fold in the almonds.
  • Beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter.
  • Butter and flour generously a 10 inch springform mould.
  • Pour the batter into the mould.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Unmold and let it cool for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Cut the cake into 3 layers lengthwise.
  • Spread some cherries and a layer of whipped cream on the bottom cake layer.
  • Top with the second layer.
  • Cover this layer with some cherries and cover with whipped cream.
  • Add the third and top layer of cake.
  • Garnish with the remaining whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle with the grated chocolate and top with the maraschino cherries.

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