black forest gateau
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How to make a black forest gateauTRANSCRIPT
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.