Chocolate cake with homemade cheese and cherries

10 servings

90 minutes

Chocolate cake with homemade cheese and cherries is an exquisite combination of delicate creamy flavor and the bright tartness of ripe berries. This dessert originates from European culinary tradition, where chocolate and cherry are often paired to create a harmonious taste. The airy chocolate sponge soaked in aromatic cherry liqueur is perfectly complemented by soft homemade cheese, giving it a creamy texture. Cherry puree spread between the layers enhances the fruity freshness, while chocolate shavings add richness and sophistication to the dessert. The cake is ideal for festive occasions and cozy family tea times, leaving a pleasant aftertaste and a sense of luxurious enjoyment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 571.3
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 31.5g
• Carbohydrates: 59.4g

Ingredients

• Margarine: 250 g
• Sugar: 175 g
• Salt: to taste
• Egg yolk: 8 pc
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• White chocolate: 100 g
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Dark chocolate: 50 g
• Homemade cheese: 300 g
• Egg white: 6 pc
• Cherry liqueur: 2 tbsp
• Jam: 150 g
• Cherry: 165 g

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly beat the margarine with 100 grams of sugar and salt using a large whisk. Add 6 egg yolks one at a time and whip everything into a fluffy foam.

   Required ingredients:

   • Margarine: 250 g
   • Sugar: 175 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Egg yolk: 8 pieces

2. Add flour mixed with baking powder, and while mixing thoroughly, gradually add melted chocolate and chocolate chips. Then gently fold in the egg whites whipped to a stiff peak.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 250 g
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Dark chocolate: 50 g
   • White chocolate: 100 g
   • Egg white: 6 pieces

3. Cover the mold with parchment paper, fill it with dough, and bake in a preheated oven at 175–200 degrees for 45–50 minutes. Cool the finished product on a special rack.

4. Put homemade cheese, yolk, sugar in a bowl, add cherry liqueur and mix well until a smooth creamy mass is obtained. Cut the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Homemade cheese: 300 g
   • Egg yolk: 8 pieces
   • Sugar: 175 g
   • Cherry liqueur: 2 tablespoons

5. Pass the cherry jam through a sieve, dilute with a small amount of water, and simmer on low heat, stirring with a spatula, until it reaches a smooth, juice-free puree. Set aside half of the puree and spread it on one flatbread, then spread a layer of cream cheese evenly and place the cherries on top (leave 12 cherries for decorating the cake), then cover this flatbread with a second one and spread the remaining berry puree on it. Finally, decorate the cake with cherries and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Jam: 150 g
   • Cherry: 165 g
   • White chocolate: 100 g