Title: | Black Forest Pudding Cake | Category: | Cakes | Sub-Category: | Pudding Cake | | Black Forest Pudding Cake1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups hot water 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry-flavored liqueur) or 2 tablespoons water plus 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Cherry pie filling Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Spread into an 8-or 9-inch square baking pan. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa in small bowl; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Combine hot water and kirsch; pour over batter. Do not stir. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand 15 minutes; spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top. Serve with cherry pie filling. Yield: 8 to 10 servings
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