I love the simplicity of this Cherry Chocolate Layer Cake. It is not fancy at all, so there is no need to worry about decoration…simply add layers of cake between your favorite frosting and voila.. the assembling is done in a matter of minutes.
This dessert is really amazing, consisting of three chocolate cake layers, soaked in syrup and filled with a delightful cream cheese frosting.
The “cherries on top of the cake” make this cake simply divine. I simply love how easy this dessert is to prepare, and I hope you’ll try this recipe. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as we did.
How to make this chocolate cherry layer cake
Start by preheating the oven to 375°F (180°C) and greasing three 7-inch round pans with butter. Line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper.
How to make chocolate sponge cake layers
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and add water to the egg whites. Whip the whites until foamy with a mixer and gradually add the sugar, whipping the whole time until it holds very stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with baking powder. Fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Using a metal spoon, lightly fold in the cocoa powder and flour until well combined.
Divide the mixture between the three pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Run a sharp knife completely around the inside edge of the pans, remove the parchment paper, and let the layers cool completely at room temperature on a rack.
How to prepare the cherry syrup
To make the syrup, combine the pureed cherries with sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, and let it simmer for 5 minutes before removing it from the heat. The result is a thick syrup. Let it cool completely.
How to prepare the cream cheese frosting
Prepare the frosting by combining all ingredients, Mascarpone, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and cherry syrup in a medium bowl and mixing until smooth.
When the cake layers are cool enough, punch them with a toothpick in several places. Add 3 tablespoons of syrup to the surface of each layer and allow the syrup to moisten the layers.
Split the frosting into three portions and assemble the cake by spreading the frosting between each layer. Garnish with cherries on top and the cake is ready.
Hope you will try this delicious dessert. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. I would love to see how it turns out for you. For more fruit desserts check our full collection of Fruit Desserts Recipes.
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Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 6 eggs
- 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water
- 12 tbsp (180g) sugar
- 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
- 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp (30g) flour
Cherry Syrup
- 1 cup (150g) cherries , seeded and puree
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 9 oz (250g) Mascarpone
- 9 oz (250g) light cream cheese
- 3 tbsp (45g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (3g) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30g) cherry syrup
Garnish
- 1 cup (150g) cherries , seeded
Instructions
Prepare the cake layers
- Preheat oven to 375 F (180 C) and grease 3 (7-inch, 18 cm) round pans dishes with butter. Line the bottoms with rounds of parchment paper.
- Separate egg whites from the yolks and add water to egg whites. Whip whites until foamy with a mixer and gradually add the sugar whipping the whole time until it holds very stiff peaks. In a separate bowl mix egg yolks with baking powder. Fold yolks mixture into egg whites. Using a metal spoon, lightly fold in the cocoa powder and flour until combined well. Divide mixture between the 3 pans and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Run a sharp knife completely around the inside edge of the pans. Remove parchment paper and let them cool completely at room temperature on a rack.
Prepare the cherry syrup.
- Combine pureed cherries with sugar and water and bring to boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat. It results a thick syrup. Let cool completely.
Prepare the cream cheese frosting.
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.Â
- When layers are cool enough punch them with a toothpick from place to place. Add 3 tbsp of syrup on top of the surface of each layer and allow syrup to moist the layers.Â
- Split the frosting in 3 and assemble the cake. Garnish with cherries on top.
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I have one word for this cake: wow!
Wow, what a gorgeous cake…I can’t resist anything iced with cream cheese frosting…DELISH!!!
Cherries are my favourite fruit. This is really making my mouth water, as it’s Winter here, and cherries (which are always crazily over-priced) are nowhere to be found for the next 6 months!
Other than the obvious luscious colour they give the cake, the rustic appeal they add is divine!
Oh, it looks like restaurant quality in your photos. How pretty!
Beautiful!
How pictures perfect this is! Amazing!
This gives a whole new meaning to “with a cherry on top”. Stunning cake that sounds and looks divine.
…what a wonderfull cakeeee!
ciao from Italy