Silken Chocolate Cherry Anniversary Cake
Celebrate your special day with this Silken Chocolate Cherry Anniversary Cake, featuring rich layers of chocolate sponge infused with cherry essence, complemented by a smooth cherry ganache. Perfect for marking milestones with elegance and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon cherry essence
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup, pitted and halved cherries
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and cherry essence.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 6:
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
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Step 7:
Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of ganache on top, then add the halved cherries. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
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Step 8:
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry!