Black Forest Cake (Schwarz Wald Torte) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Preparation

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stir until well mixed.
Add shortening, eggs, milk and vanilla.
Beat 3 minutes at low speed.