Black Forest Torte

Prep Time

30m

Bake Time

30m

Yields

8 slices

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This decadent and delicious Black Forest Torte is an impressive show-stopper and sure to please any crowd. Luxurious layers of cherries, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream sit on top of a rich and fudgy flourless chocolate cake.

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Black Forest Torte

Prep Time

30m

Bake Time

30m

Yields

8 slices

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This is a Heritage Recipe

Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.

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Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Chocolate Ganache Filling

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
21 oz can cherry pie filling

Whipped Cream

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Confectioners Powdered Sugar
3.4 oz instant pudding mix, vanilla flavored

Garnishes

Sliced almonds
Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate shavings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a 8-inch springform pan.
Melt 3/4 cup of butter over medium-high heat. When butter is completely melted, remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs, and cocoa powder.
Mix in melted chocolate. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely in pan.
Make chocolate ganache by mixing together 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips over medium heat until smooth.
Spread ganache on top of cooled cake in while still in pan.
Use a fork to remove cherries out of pie filling and layer them over ganache. Set aside jelly-like remainder of filling.
Make whipped cream topping by whisking together 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and instant pudding mix for 5 minutes on high speed with an electric mixer. Once stiff peaks form, spread whipped cream on top of cherry layer.
Spread remaining cherry pie filling on top of whipped cream and garnish with sliced almonds, chocolate shavings, and miniature chocolate chips.