Black Forest Chocolate Torte Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/4 cups water
• CHOCOLATE FILLING:
• 6 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• WHIPPED CREAM:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• TOPPING:
• 1-1/2 cups sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 cup cherry pie filling