Gluten-Free Black Forest Cake

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  • 9 large eggs (seperated)
  • 275 g brown sugar
  • 120 g cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp cherry liqueur (for soaking the sponge)
  • 2 tbsp cherry compote:
  • 100 g cherries
  • 2 tsps cornflour
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Italian buttercream

  • 300 g sugar (granulated)
  • 5 tbsp water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 400 g unsalted butter (cut into cubes and softened)
  • 50 g chocolate shavings (to decorate)
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C /160°C (fan) /350°F /gas mark 4

  2. Grease three 20cm sandwich tins and line with parchment paper

  3. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy

  4. Gradually add the cocoa powder and mix until it is all incorporated

  5. In a separate bowl and using clean beaters, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks

  6. Gently fold a quarter of the whisked egg whites into the batter, to loosen it

  7. Add the remaining egg whites and gently fold through until just combined

  8. Be careful not to overmix as it will knock out the air from the egg whites

  9. Divide the batter between the three sandwich tins and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean

  10. Remove from the oven and leave the cakes to cool in their tins

  11. They will shrink slightly and come away from the edges of the tins

  12. If any of the cakes are domed, trim the tops to ensure a flat surface for stacking

  13. Make several holes in the cooled sponge with a skewer, then brush some of the cherry juice or liqueur over the top of the cakes

  14. Repeat two or three times, until all the juice or liqueur is used up

  15. Place the cherries and their juice in a pan and bring to the boil

  16. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with the cold water, then pour into the pan of boiling cherries, stirring continuously to combine

  17. Turn the heat down to medium and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and reaches a thick compote consistency

  18. Pour into a heatproof bowl and leave to cool

  19. For the Italian buttercream pour the sugar and water into a pan over a medium heat and bring to the boil without stirring

  20. Allow to boil for about 3–5 minutes until a thick syrup forms

  21. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites in a clean metal bowl until stiff peaks form

  22. With the mixer on a low or medium speed, slowly pour the syrup in a thin stream into the egg whites until it is all used up

  23. Then add the vanilla extract and continue whisking until cool

  24. Once the mixture has cooled, continue whisking and add the butter a cube at a time until it is all incorporated

  25. The buttercream should be smooth and thick with a consistency similar to whipped cream

  26. To assemble take a third of the buttercream and place in a separate bowl

  27. Add 2 heaped tablespoons of the black cherry compote and gently fold it in

  28. Place the first cake on a cake board or serving plate and spread half of the plain buttercream on top, followed by some black cherry compote

  29. Gently place the second cake on top and spread the cherry-coloured buttercream over the top

  30. Then place the third cake on top and spread the remaining plain buttercream over the top

  31. Pour any remaining black cherry compote on top of the icing and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings around it

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