
Black Forest Chocolate Cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Coffee and chocolate give this cake a delightful aroma. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Grease a cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Step 2

2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs and applesauce, then add cold coffee, vanilla extract, and cream.
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Step 3

3. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a smooth consistency is achieved. Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.
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Step 4

4. While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate glaze. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a gentle boil and immediately pour it into the chocolate. Stir with a whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.
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Step 5

5. Let the glaze cool slightly and pour it over the cake. Chill the cake before serving.