Black Forest cake, also known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is a famous German dessert that comes from the Black Forest region in southwest Germany. It is a delicious and iconic cake that typically consists of layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream and cherries. Here is a basic recipe for Black Forest cake:
Ingredients:
For the chocolate sponge cake:
6 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
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