Name: Black Forest Torte
Yield: Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried tart cherries; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup kirsch (clear cherry brandy); 3 tablespoons cherry preserves; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 12-ounce jar cherry preserves; 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese (12 ounces); 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream

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