Black Forest Chocolate Torte

Ingredients

• Flour3/4 cup
• Baking powder1 tsp
• powdered sugar1 cup
• Eggs6
• vanillaa little
• cocoa powder or chocolate powder2 tbsp
• Milka little
• chocolate cream (see following recipe)for filling and coating
• crushed hazelnutsfor decoration

Allergens (inferred from ingredient names): cereals_gluten, eggs, milk, nuts

Nutrition per serving (modelled estimate, not measured): kcal 240, protein 6, fat 7, carbs 38, fiber 1, sugar 30

Original steps

1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
2. Beat the egg whites thoroughly in a mixer after adding 3 teaspoons of water.
3. Whisk the yolks well in a bowl, then add them to the beaten whites in the mixer along with the sugar, beating well until the sugar dissolves.
4. Mix the flour, cocoa, and baking powder, then gradually add them to the mixture alternating with the milk until all ingredients are incorporated.
5. Grease a baking pan with butter and lightly dust with flour, then pour the batter into the pan and bake in a medium-heat oven until done.
6. Once baked, leave the cake to cool.
7. Cut the cake in half and fill with a portion of the chocolate cream, sprinkling with crushed hazelnuts if desired.
8. Place the second half of the cake on top and cover with the remaining cream, then sprinkle the surface with chopped chocolate and coat the sides with crushed hazelnuts.
9. You can also garnish by adding swirls of whipped cream with candied cherries.