Black forest gateau is a chocolate sponge cake with a rich cherry filling. It is based on a German dessert, it usually consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and cherries. These cupcakes have a rich chocolate flavor, brewed coffee was used to intensify the flavor, while Greek yogurt is used to retain the moisture in the cake. I made a sweet cherry filling that pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate. These cupcakes pair perfectly with chocolate icing, or vanilla icing would also be a great addition.
Yields: 12 Cupcakes, doubles easily
Pull Together
Cake -
1 cup all-purpose flour
5/8 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup hot coffee
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
3 tablespoons shortening
2/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup greek yogurt
Cherry filling -
2 cups cherries, frozen or fresh
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
Steps
Heat oven to 350°F. Place the paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; set aside. In a small bowl, mix hot coffee and cocoa until dissolved; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add white sugar and brown sugar, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add egg, vanilla, and greek yogurt. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and cocoa mixture, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
6. Prepare cherry filling. Place cherries, water, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan. Place on medium heat, when it boils start to stir constantly until it thickens. Once it is thickened and desired consistency, take off the heat and let cool.
7. Once the filling and cupcakes are cooled, take out about a tablespoon of the middle of the cupcake to place the cherry filling in. Continue the process and frost with desired frosting.
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