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A rich and decadent Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe featuring layers of moist chocolate sponge, creamy chocolate filling, and glossy chocolate ganache. The cake is topped with fresh, juicy cherries and chocolate chunks, creating an indulgent and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.

Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe

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A triple-layer Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe filled with sweet cherries and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. This show-stopping dessert perfectly balances rich chocolate flavor with juicy cherries in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 13 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temp
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 2 cups cherries pitted & halved
Cherry Filling:
  • 2 cups cherries pitted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Ganache:
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Three 9-inch round cake pans
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Saucepan for cherry filling
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Cherry pitter (recommended but not required)

Method
 

Cherry Filling:
  1. Cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch until thick
  2. Add lemon juice, cool completely
Cake:
  1. Mix dry ingredients
  2. Cream butter & sugar
  3. Add eggs & vanilla
  4. Alternate dry ingredients & milk
  5. Add coffee
  6. Fold in cherries
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 mins
Ganache:
  1. Pour hot cream over chocolate
  2. Add butter, stir until smooth
  3. Cool until spreadable
Assembly:
  1. Layer cake with filling
  2. Cover with ganache
  3. Garnish with cherries

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 4gSugar: 42g

Notes

  • Store in fridge up to 5 days
  • Bring to room temp before serving
  • Can freeze unfrosted layers 3 months
  • Flour-coat cherries to prevent sinking

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