Indulge in the luxurious Cherry and Chocolate Wave Cake, a delightful creation that combines the tartness of cherries with the rich, velvety texture of chocolate. This cake features a soft, fluffy base with a cocoa-enriched wave, topped with fresh cherries, and finished with a silky smooth chocolate glaze. It's a visually striking dessert that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and depth, ideal for any celebration or as a treat to brighten up any day.
Why You'll Love This: This cake stands out for its elegant layering and the combination of textures and flavors. The base is light and airy, providing a perfect canvas for the intense flavors of the chocolate and cherries. The chocolate wave adds a rich contrast, while the cherries introduce a refreshing tartness that cuts through the sweetness. The creamy pudding and butter mixture creates a luxuriously smooth frosting that complements the textured cake base wonderfully. Finally, the chocolate topping adds a crisp layer that completes this decadent dessert.
Perfect Occasion: The Cherry and Chocolate Wave Cake is ideal for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or festive gatherings. It’s also perfect for holiday celebrations where you want a show-stopping dessert that looks as impressive as it tastes. This cake is sure to be the centerpiece of any dessert table and is bound to impress your guests with its sophisticated appearance and exquisite flavor profile.
Decoration Tips: For an added touch of elegance, garnish the cake with some fresh cherries and mint leaves just before serving. You can also sprinkle some grated chocolate or dust with cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey touch. Serve each slice on individual plates with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of cherry syrup for an even more luxurious dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- 7 oz (200g) butter, room temperature
- 7 oz (200g) sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 11.3 oz (320g) flour
- 0.56 oz (16g) baking powder
- 1.8 oz (50ml) vegetable oil
- 1.8 oz (50ml) milk
- 0.7 oz (20g) cocoa powder
- 12.3 oz (approx. 350g) pitted cherries
For the Cream:
- 7 oz (200g) butter, room temperature
- 17 oz (500ml) milk
- 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
- 2.8 oz (80g) sugar
Topping:
- 8.8 oz (250g) dark chocolate
- 1.4 oz (40g) vegetable oil
- Preheat the oven to 347°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish and line with parchment.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vegetable oil, then gradually add the flour mixed with baking powder. Spread two-thirds of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Blend cocoa powder and milk into the remaining batter, then layer over the white batter. Scatter cherries on top and gently press them into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- For the cream, mix some milk with pudding powder. Boil the rest of the milk with sugar, then whisk in the pudding mixture. Cook for about a minute, pour into a bowl, cover directly with plastic wrap, and cool. Whip the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the cooled pudding. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
- For the topping, melt the chocolate with oil and spread over the cream. Allow the chocolate to set slightly, then use a pastry comb to create a wave pattern.
Enjoy this Cherry and Chocolate Wave Cake, a luxurious dessert that combines rich chocolate, tart cherries, and creamy frosting into a delightful symphony of tastes and textures, perfect for any occasion!