Black Forest Torte

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325u00b0.

2. 2

   Prepare cake mix according to package directions using 2 (8-inch) round cake pans.

3. 3

   Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove pan and cool at least 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Cut cake layers horizontally in half, making 4 layers.

6. 6

   Drain pie filling, reserving liquid.

7. 7

   Add 2 tablespoons liqueur to reserved liquid and remaining 2 tablespoons liqueur to cherries.

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   Reserve 1/2 cherries for top.

9. 9

   Whip cream to soft peaks.

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    Fold in sugar. Place 1 cup whipped cream in piping bag fitted with star tip. Place 1 cake layer on plate.

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    Brush with 3 tablespoons reserved cherry liquid mixture.

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    Top with 1 cup whipped cream.

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    Poke 1/3 cherries into whipped cream.

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    Repeat entire process with remaining layers; reserved liquid mixture, whipped cream and cherries. Garnish edge of cake with reserved whipped cream.

15. 15

    Place reserved cherries in center of cake top.

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    Spoon any remaining cherry liquid over cherries.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Quick and easy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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