Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

1/3 cup cherry preserves

2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries (about 8 ounces)

• 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 large eggs
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour

Kirsch whipped cream

• 2 cups chilled whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 4 teaspoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

• 16 candied violet petals*

Description

Chocolate And Cherry — The Flavors Of Germany's Famous Black Forest Torte — Combine In This Moist, Fudgy Cake. Baked In A Metal Bowl And Covered...

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