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Black Forest Loaf

Black Forest Loaf

Be sure to read the Notes for Success section above the recipe!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Loaf

  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups Brewed Coffee
  • 2 teaspoons Vinegar
  • ¾ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

For the Cherry Filling

  • 1½ cups Fresh or Frozen Cherries *see notes
  • 0-¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons Water

For the Icing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F & Grease a standard loaf pan ~ also line 4 cupcakes with paper *see notes
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt & sugar. Whisk to combine well
  • In another mixing bowl combine the cocoa powder with the hot coffee & whisk smooth. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract & vinegar then add all the liquids to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously to combine well
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan no more than 3/4 full to the top. Use the excess batter for cupcakes or a single 6" layer
  • Bake immediately in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the loaf in the pan until you can easily touch them without burning yourself, then flip out onto a cooling rack to cool to cold.
  • Meanwhile prepare the cherry filling by combining the frozen cherries & optional sugar in a small sauce pot over medium heat stirring often to avoid scorching the bottom until the cherries start to break down & release their juices *see notes for fresh cherries
  • In a small bowl whisk the water & cornstarch to make a slurry. Once the cherries break down & begin to boil add the slurry to the boiling juice & whisk smooth
  • Remove from heat & cool to col
  • Once the loaf & the cherries are cold hollow out the center of the loaf & pour in the cherry compote reserving about 2 Tbs for the topping
  • Whip your favorite whipped cream & then ice the loaf using some of the cake crumbs & reserved cherry compote for the topping. Fresh cherry garnish is optional

Notes

Be sure to read the Notes for Success section above the recipe!
Storage Black Forest Loaf must be kept refrigerated & will stay fresh wrapped loosely for up to 5 days
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