Description
A delightful dessert combining fluffy chocolate cake layers with a luxurious cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 bag (16 oz) frozen red tart cherries
- 18 ounces milk chocolate
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup milk (for the filling)
- 3 tablespoons Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar (for the filling)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
- Handful fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease the cake pan.
- Whisk the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and melted butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prepare the cherry filling by melting frozen cherries, milk chocolate, gelatin, and water over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate-cherry mixture.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before layering it with the chocolate-cherry filling.
- Whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then spread over the cake and garnish with fresh cherries.
Notes
Using a quality cocoa powder and chocolate will enhance the flavor. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours after layering to set the mousse properly.
