This Cherry Chocolate Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert perfect for chocolate and cherry lovers. The cake features a moist, cocoa-infused batter interspersed with juicy cherries, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The cake is topped with a glossy chocolate glaze made from melted chocolate and cream, adding an extra layer of decadence. The combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate makes this cake a crowd-pleaser.
Why You'll Love This: The moist and tender crumb of the cake, combined with the tartness of the cherries, creates a perfect balance with the sweet chocolate glaze. This cake is ideal for those who appreciate a rich, chocolatey dessert with a fruity twist.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or as a comforting treat for a cozy night in. It's also a great choice for holiday desserts or as a show-stopping centerpiece for a dinner party.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the cake with additional fresh cherries, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings for a more elegant presentation. You can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 125g of wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda
- 100ml of milk
- 100g of butter
- 80g of milk or dark chocolate
- 90g of sugar
- 20g of cocoa powder
- 200g of cherries
Instructions:
- Gently heat milk and butter in a saucepan, add chocolate and let it melt. Cool the mixture.
- Beat eggs with sugar, then slowly mix in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a 30x15cm pan, scatter cherries on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 50 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer.
- Cool the cake and top with a glaze made from melted chocolate mixed with a bit of 30% cream.
Enjoy this Cherry Chocolate Cake, a deliciously moist and rich treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and cherries.
Enjoy!