Chocolate cake with cherry juice

4 servings

60 minutes

Chocolate cake with cherry juice is a refined treat of French cuisine, embodying the harmony of rich chocolate and refreshing tartness of cherries. This dessert draws inspiration from traditional French baking, where chocolate is often paired with fruity notes to create rich and layered flavor experiences. The soft, velvety cake with a moist texture gains special depth from the addition of warm chocolate and cherry juice, while a delicate ganache completes the composition with an elegant chocolate coating. This cake is perfect for a cozy tea time or festive evening, accompanying any moment with a pleasant aroma and exquisite taste that leaves a long-lasting, satisfying aftertaste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 879.4
• Proteins: 12.7g
• Fats: 50.9g
• Carbohydrates: 92.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Butter: 150 g
• Sugar: 60 g
• Wheat flour: 180 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Dark chocolate: 150 g
• Cream: 50 ml
• Cherry jam: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt the chocolate in advance (60 g). Whip the butter with sugar. Add the eggs one by one, lightly whisking. Mix the warm chocolate with cherry juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 150 g
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Sugar: 60 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Cherry jam: 150 g

2. Add to the egg-butter mixture. Whisk lightly with a mixer on medium speed. Pour in the flour and baking powder, and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 180 g
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

3. Line the cake mold with baking paper, grease with butter, add the prepared batter, and bake. Temperature setting is 180 degrees in your oven. Bake for 40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g

4. For ganache, melt chocolate (150 g) together with cream. Cool down and spread with chocolate ganache.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate: 150 g
   • Cream: 50 ml