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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Claris Nanzala
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the chocolate and cherry flavors together.
Manna Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and decadent. The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfect together. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Hady Salm
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
babu joy
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! It's perfect for any special occasion. The chocolate and cherry flavors are a classic combination that everyone loves.
Danika Rush
[email protected]The frosting was a little grainy, but the cake was delicious. I would try a different frosting recipe next time.
Christine Johnson
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use frozen cherries, so I can make it anytime of year.
Raf J
[email protected]The cake was too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would try a different recipe next time.
Patricia Ross
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The frosting is perfect, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again for my next party.
Naveed Rehman
[email protected]The cake didn't rise properly, but the frosting was delicious. I'm not sure what went wrong.
faysal ghazi
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfect together. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Dauda Haruna Bundaw
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I would try a different cake recipe next time.
Jam Shahzaib
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfect together.
Haris Nasar
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall the cake was delicious. I would make it again with a different frosting recipe.
Jose Gallegos
[email protected]This cherry chocolate layer cake was a hit at my party! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. The chocolate and cherry flavors complemented each other perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again!