🍫🍒 Ultimate Chocolate Cherry Cake
This rich and decadent cake combines layers of moist chocolate cake with a sweet, glossy cherry compote and a silky chocolate ganache drizzle. It’s a dessert that’s perfect for special occasions, combining the bold flavor of chocolate with the tart sweetness of cherries. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or just indulging in something special, this cake will steal the show!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 🍞
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar 🍬
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder 🧁
- 1½ teaspoons (6 g) baking soda 🧂
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt 🧂
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk 🥛
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil 🫒
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot coffee or hot water ☕💧
For the Cherry Filling (Thick, Glossy, Jam-like):
- 3 cups (450 g) cherries (fresh, frozen, or jarred) 🍒
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar 🍬
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch 🌽
- ½ cup (120 ml) cherry juice or water 💧
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice 🍋
For the Chocolate Ganache (Drizzle Effect):
- 2 cups (300 g) semi-sweet chocolate (chips or chopped) 🍫
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 🧴
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter 🧈
For Decoration (Optional):
- Chocolate chips 🍫
- Fresh cherries 🍒
