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Cherry Chocolate Dream Cake

A decadent chocolate cake layered with cherry filling and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
  4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cherry filling evenly over the top. Place second layer on top.
  7. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Pour ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett