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Cherry Chocolate Delight

Discover the magic of Mon Chéri Cake, a luxurious cherry chocolate delight. Perfect for special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe combines rich chocolate and tangy cherries for a show-stopping dessert.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • 2 (9-inch) round cake pans
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup cherry liqueur (e.g., Kirsch) or cherry juice
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cherry liqueur or water (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)
  • q.s. fresh cherries (for garnish) to taste
  • q.s. chocolate shavings (for garnish) to taste
  • q.s. edible gold dust or flakes (optional) to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then stir in cherry liqueur or juice.
  • Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, then add boiling water and mix until smooth.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes; cool completely.
  • For filling, in a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and cherry liqueur or water; cook until thickened.
  • For ganache, heat cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, and stir until smooth.
  • Layer one cake, add cherry filling, top with the second cake layer, and pour ganache over top.
  • Garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate shavings, and edible gold dust, then let set for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg
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