Wonderful chocolate layer cake which is soaked in Kirsch liqueur, with cherry filling.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup kirschwasser
- ½ cup butter
- 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon strong brewed coffee
- 2 (14 ounce) cans pitted Bing cherries, drained
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon kirschwasser
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8 inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Step 2
Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into 2 round 8 inch pans.
Step 3
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whip the cream to stiff peaks. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 693 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat34g | 43% |
Saturated Fat17g | 87% |
Cholesterol107mg | 36% |
Sodium468mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate89g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars70g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
Calcium87mg | 7% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium268mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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