| When we think of Black Forest Cake we usually think | | | | beating constantly until mixture forms a mass that will |
| of a chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. | | | | stand in a stiff peak. Combine 1 cup of the sugar with |
| But not this Black Forest Cake. If you notice this is | | | | the cornstarch; carefully fold this into the beaten egg |
| Han's Black Forest Cake and you can imagine that | | | | whites along with the grated almonds. Spread the |
| Han is a German name. So he knows his Black | | | | mixture onto baking sheets lined with buttered |
| Forest Cake. This original recipe was made famous | | | | parchment paper, forming three 10-inch circles using |
| in Texas by a German named Hans who gave it up | | | | the collar of a 10-inch springform pan. (Place the collar |
| to the public domain years ago. I have made a few | | | | on the paper, fill with the mixture, lift the collar and |
| changes but still call it Han's to differenciate it from my | | | | repeat twice more.) Bake in a 250 degree oven for 1 1 |
| other Black Forest Cake recipes. Give it a try, you | | | | 2 hours. Remove from pans, cool on wire racks. |
| won't even miss the cherries. I promise! This cake | | | | Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water then allow to cool |
| is sure to become a favorite among your family and | | | | slightly. Commbine the whipping cream and the vanilla; |
| friends! | | | | beat until stiff. Add the remaining 1 cup sugar and the |
| HAN'S BLACK FOREST CAKE | | | | warm gelatin mixture, mixing carefully. |
| 10 large egg whites | | | | To assemble the cake: Spread some of the whipped |
| 3 cups minus 2 tbsp sugar, divided | | | | cream mixture between the meringue layers. Frost the |
| 1 tbsp cornstarch | | | | top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped |
| 1/2 lb blanched almonds, finely grated | | | | cream mixture. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over |
| 1 envelope unflavored gelatin | | | | the top of the cake and press the grated chocolate |
| 2 tbsp hot water | | | | onto the sides. Sift the powdered sugar over the top. |
| 3 cups whipping cream | | | | Store in a cool area. |
| 1 tsp vanilla extractdark sweet chocolate, shaveddark | | | | NOTE: You are not misreading the recipe and it is not |
| sweet chocolate, finely gratedpowdered sugar for | | | | a mistake; there are no cherries in or on this cake. |
| dusting | | | | But you will never miss them! |
| Beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until foamy. | | | | Enjoy! |
| Gradually add 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons of the sugar, | | | | |