By Hunter Sorensen BLACK FOREST CAKE

• Kitchen• Ingredients• Utensils • Sugar• Spice• Everything nice

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Make sure the area is clean enough to handle food in. You don’t want to spread and germs or bacteria which may result in sickness. Ways to prevent this include:

• Washing hands consistently• Keeping countertops and dishes clean• Maintaining food in proper temperature• Rinse any food that might have pesticides or chemicals

THE KITCHEN

Cake3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled,

plus more for buttering cake pan1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose

flour plus more for dusting cake pan1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa

Pinch of salt6 large eggs, at room temperature

3/4 cup (4 3/4 ounces) superfine sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INGREDIENTS 1/2

Syrup1/2 cup sugar

1 ounce (2 tablespoons) kirsch

Assembly4 cups heavy cream

1 cup (4 ounces) powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups Spirited Sour Cherries , drained, or a 24-ounce jar sour cherries 8 fresh cherries with stems are optional

About 2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao) in a single blockAbout 1/2 cup ground dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao) or chocolate

cookie crumbsPowdered sugar for dusting

INGREDIENTS 2/2

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Sift ingredients together for 8 to 12 minutes

• Pour batter into pan and cook for 40 minutes or until cake is completely firm.

• Let cool for 5 minutes after

MAKING THE CAKE

• Place the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the kirsch and remove from the heat. Pour the syrup into a small cup or bowl and set it aside.

• Another option is to include cherries to give it more texture.

MAKING THE SYRUP

• Make frosting by whipping cream, sugar and vanilla on high until it holds firm.

• Create tiers by putting the syrup in every other layer to give it more texture(or if you just want to be fancy).

• Once stacked, cut around cake to make it evenly balanced.

• Take frosting and cover entire thing.

• Cherries and chocolate shavings are optional, but more often traditionally added.

ASSEMBLING THE CAKE

Enjoy the finished piece!

BON APPETIT!