Date post: | 20-Jun-2015 |
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Black forest gateau
Ingredients
670g jar Morello Cherries 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped 150g milk chocolate, finely chopped 350ml thickened cream 150g (1 cup) plain flour, sifted 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder, sifted 6 eggs 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 60g butter, melted 120g dark chocolate, extra, finely chopped Pinch of table salt 125ml (1/2 cup) pouring cream White and dark chocolate curls, to decorate (you can use but we
didn't)
Equipment
Measuring cup Microwave safe bowl Electric beater Microwave Whisk Saucepan Cake pan
Step 1
First off we need to drain the cherries
Make the ganache
Chop both the milk and dark chocolate and add the thickened cream. Put them into a microwave safe bowl.
Place in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes stirring every 30 seconds
Chill the ganache for 1 hour
Use an electric beater and mix until thick and spreadable
Heating the oven
Meanwhile preheat oven to 180 c
Line a cake 26cm (base measurement)non stick cake pan
The cake
Place flour and cocoa in a bowl
Place eggs and caster sugar in a separate bowl over a saucepan filled one third of the way with simmering water
Whisk the eggs
Whisk the mixture for 4 minutes or until warm. Then remove from heat
Beating the mixture
Use an electric beater to beat for 5 minutes or until a ribbon trail forms when beater is lifted
Fold flour mixture into egg mixture until just combined. Fold in the butter.
Pour into lined pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the sponge springs back when touched. Cool completely.
Place dark chocolate and salt in a bowl. Bring pouring cream just to boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Pour the cream over chocolate. Whisk ganache until smooth.
Place cake base on a plate.. Spread over half the cream mixture. Top with one-third of the cherries. Pour over ganache and set aside to set. Top with remaining cherries and chocolate curls.