A German chocolate sponge cake with a rich cherry filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
Baking, Cake Assembly
Ingredients & Nutrition
500 kcal
Calories
6g
Protein
30g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
40g
Sugar
200mg
Sodium
- 2 (9-inch) Chocolate Cake Layers
- 1 (20 oz) can Canned Pitted Cherries
- 1/4 cup Kirsch (Cherry Brandy)
- 3 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- for garnish Chocolate Shavings
- for garnish Fresh Cherries
Equipment Needed
- Cake Pans
- Spatula
- Hand Mixer
- Can Opener
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Make cupcakes instead of a full cake.
- Use a different fruit, like raspberries, for the filling.
- Add a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Make a non-alcoholic version by omitting the Kirsch.
Instructions:
1. Drain the canned cherries, reserving the juice. Combine juice and Kirsch to make a syrup.
2. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Brush the first cake layer with the cherry syrup. Spread a layer of whipped cream and top with cherries.
4. Place the second cake layer on top and brush with syrup.
5. Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
6. Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.