CHERRY CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE
Heads will turn when you bring this unforgettable cake to the table. And the attention will only increase when you start cutting-revealing the creamy, luscious cherry filling. -Victoria Faulling, Methuen, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and extract until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and cherry juice; beat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cherries. In another bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls and a cherry if desired. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 43g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 125g carbohydrate (99g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Lizamezulu Mpofu
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special celebration, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
Lj Mate
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Patience Addae
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the cherries add a delicious burst of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
DIVYNE PERRIN
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the cherries add a perfect touch of sweetness. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sajith sajithsajithkumar
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Bobbie Daugherty
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family.
Jake Wall
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use frozen cherries, so I can make it any time of year. The chocolate frosting is also very easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Debbie Victorino
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Support Job Meti
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special celebration, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so I can always have a delicious cake on hand.
Shuvo Hassan
[email protected]I've never made a layer cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit with my family.
Ripa Roy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, but not too overpowering. The cherries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cake. I really enjoyed it.
Nsubuga carlton
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the cherries add a perfect touch of sweetness. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Usama Kambho
[email protected]I love the chocolate-covered cherries in this cake! They add a delicious burst of flavor and texture. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Anish Asokan
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the cake always turns out moist and flavorful.
Darlington Japhet
[email protected]This cherry chocolate cake is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate is heavenly, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family and friends raved about it.