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Black Forest Cake



CAKE:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

ICING:

• 4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:
In a bowl combine flour, sugar,baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add water, shortening and vanilla. Beat with mixer on low for 2 minutes. Add eggs and melted chocolate, beat 2 minutes more. Pour batter into greased and floured round cake pans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
After preparing the cake, you will need a can of chilled cherries and Chocolate Icing; Mix powdered sugar and cocoa. Add butter, boiling water and vanilla. Beat with mixer on low speed till combined. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.
Place one layer of cake on a plate. Use 1 cup of the frosting make a border around the edge of the layer. Using 1/2 cup of frosting make a solid circle in the center of the cake. Spread the canned fruit between the frosted border and the circle. Place second layer of cake on top Frost with remaining frosting. Can be garnished with whipped cream. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.