How to make a black forest gateau

2.  670g jar Morello Cherries
 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped
 150g milk chocolate, finely chopped
 350ml thickened cream
 150g (1 cup) plain flour, sifted
 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder, sifted
 6 eggs
 215g (1 cup) caster sugar
 60g butter, melted
 120g dark chocolate, extra, finely chopped
 Pinch of table salt
 125ml (1/2 cup) pouring cream
 White and dark chocolate curls, to decorate (you can use but we didn't)

3.  Measuring cup
 Microwave safe bowl
 Electric beater
 Microwave
 Whisk
 Saucepan
 Cake pan

4. First off we need to
drain the cherries

5.  Chop both the milk
and dark chocolate and
add the thickened
cream. Put them into a
microwave safe bowl.
 Place in the microwave
for 2 to 3 minutes
stirring every 30
seconds

6.  Chill the ganache for 1
hour
 Use an electric beater
and mix until thick and
spreadable

7.  Meanwhile preheat
oven to 180 c
 Line a cake 26cm (base
measurement)non
stick cake pan

8.  Place flour and cocoa in a bowl

9.  Place eggs and caster sugar in a separate
bowl over a saucepan filled one third of the
way with simmering water

10.  Whisk the mixture for 4 minutes or until
warm.Then remove from heat

11.  Use an electric beater to beat for 5 minutes or
until a ribbon trail forms when beater is lifted

12.  Fold flour mixture into egg mixture until just
combined. Fold in the butter.

13.  Pour into lined pan and bake for 35-40
minutes or until the sponge springs back
when touched. Cool completely.

14.  Place dark chocolate and salt in a bowl. Bring
pouring cream just to boil in a saucepan over
medium heat. Pour the cream over chocolate.
Whisk ganache until smooth.

15.  Place cake base on a plate.. Spread over half
the cream mixture.Top with one-third of the
cherries. Pour over ganache and set aside to
set.Top with remaining cherries and
chocolate curls.