Dive into the delightful flavors of the “Cherry and Chocolate Dream” Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and tangy cherries. This cake combines the softness of sponge, the tartness of cherry confit, and the creaminess of a sour cream and whipped cream mousse, making every bite a heavenly experience.
Why You’ll Love This: If you’re a fan of the classic cherry-chocolate combination, this cake takes it to a new level. The contrasting textures and flavors create a sophisticated and indulgent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrating special occasions, impressing at dinner parties, or as a show-stopping dessert for festive gatherings.
Ingredients and Instructions:
For the Sponge (16 cm diameter):
- 175 g eggs
- 80 g sugar
- 100 g flour
- 1 g salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 20 g milk
- 20 g vegetable oil
For the Cherry Confit:
- 300 g frozen cherries
- 40 g sugar
- 9 g cornstarch
For the Sour Cream and Cream Mousse:
- 180 g sour cream (20% fat)
- 80 g sweetened condensed milk
- 280 g cream (33% fat)
- 16 g gelatin (180 bloom)
- 90 g water for gelatin
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 100 g dark chocolate (crumbled)
Syrup:
- 2 tbsp sugar in 150 g warm milk
For Ganache and Drips:
- 100 g cream (33% fat)
- 50 g milk chocolate
For the Frosting:
- 350 g cottage cheese
- 55 g cream (30% fat)
- 70 g powdered sugar
Directions:
- Prepare Sponge: Whip eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add sifted flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix oil and milk, then fold into the batter. Bake at 175°C for 40-45 minutes.
- Make Cherry Confit: Cook cherries and sugar, thicken with cornstarch mixed in water. Cool before assembling.
- Prepare Mousse: Soak gelatin in water. Whip cold sour cream, cream, condensed milk, and powdered sugar. Add chocolate. Melt gelatin, combine with the mousse mixture.
- Assemble: Soak sponge layers with syrup, add confit, and cover with mousse.
- Prepare Ganache for Drips: Heat cream, mix in chocolate.
- Frosting: Whip all ingredients until smooth.
Add a little love in every step, and voilà! The “Cherry and Chocolate Dream” Cake is ready to be enjoyed. It’s a beautiful amalgamation of flavors that will leave you and your guests craving for more. ❤️🍒🍫✨
