Black Forest pastry

I prepared this cake on  my husband B'day...i t really came out good.. and this z my 1st blackforest cake too

INGREDIENTS :

All purpose flour : 1/2cup

Cocoa powder  : 1/2cup

Sugar (powder) : 1cup , 

Eggs : 4

Butter : 2tbsp(opt)

Baking powder : 1/2tsp

Vanilla Essence  : 1tsp

For Icing & toppings

Chocolate curls 

Cherries : 1cup

Water : 1cup

Sugar  : 1cup

Rum Extract or vanilla essence : 1tsp(opt)

Heavy Whipped Cream : req for decoration

PROCEDURE :

       

1.Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (200 degrees C ). 

2.Sieve the flours and the baking powder together 

3.Separate eggyolk and whites ,Using an electric blender or hand whisk beat the egg whites to form soft peaks.Gradually add sugar and beat till thick.

4. in separate bowl beat the egg yolks add powdered sugar beat well, add vanilla essence ,lastly add melted butter beat till well blended.

5. Now add eggs yolks mixture to egg whites stir with rubber spatulla dont over mix

6.Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the sieved flour. Do not stir or over-mix.

7.Bake for about 20-25mins till firm.Once done remove the cake from the tin and cool completely.Slice the cake into two to ur desired shape and cut the cake horizontally into 2 or more layers                        

For the filling and icing :

1. Take cup of water add1/2 cup sugar to sweeten. Add a few drops of rum extract.

2. Use Store Bought heavy Whipped cream. or use homemade whipped cream. 

To assemble the cake :.

1.Place one sponge on the plate upside down  and sprinkle sugar syrup  and spread the whipped cream and cherries over it in a layer and cover with second sponge , upside down and sprinkle the sugar syrup  and cover with a layer of fresh cream  and cherries over it repeat the step for all layers. place last layer spread the whipped cream 

2.The cake should be moist but still firm.Cover the top and sides with a thick layer of whipped cream. Decorate with  icing , cherries and chocolate curls .

3.Refrigerate for 2-3 hrs so it sets well.