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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cake

A rich and decadent chocolate cake layered with cherry filling and topped with a smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in boiling water until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake has cooled, slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom layer of the cake.
  3. Place the top layer back on and set aside.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
  1. In a double boiler, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour the ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a decorative touch, garnish with fresh cherries on top of the ganache.

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