Black Forest Cake

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Megan Miller

Chocolate Cake

1 and ¾ cups (219g) all-purpose flour ( spooned & leveled)

¾ cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder *

1 and ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*

½ cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil

2 large eggs , at room temperature

¾ cup (180g) full fat sour cream , at room temperature*

½ cup (120ml) buttermilk , at room temperature*

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) hot water or coffee *

2 (15 ounce) cans dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup*

2 Tablespoons cherry liquor (sold as kirsch or kirschwasser)*

Chocolate Ganache

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream

two 4-ounce semi-sweet chocolate bars (226g), finely chopped

optional: 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup*

Whipped Cream

2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream

¼ cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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