Depending upon the tartness of your cherries I would adjust the amount of sugar added. I really did not need much sugar as my cherries were sweet. I like to use either chocolate buttercream frosting or my favorite Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Frosting when I make this cake but you can use whatever kind of frosting that you like.
Cake
Directions
Cherry Filling
In a small saucepan stir the sugar and the cornstarch together, then add the cherries and mix. Place over low-medium heat to melt the cherries. If using fresh cherries I add a couple tablespoons of water to make a little syrup. Continue to cook for about 4 minutes until there is a thick syrup and the mixture comes to a boil. Do not leave unattended or the mixture will burn. Remove from heat and add the butter and the almond extract and mix well. Set aside to cool.
Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
1 stick butter, melted
2/3 cup of Hershey’s cocoa powder
1/3 cup of milk
2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Melt butter in large bowl, whisk or use electric hand held mixer to blend in
cocoa Add one cup of powdered sugar, and a little milk, alternating between the two until both are used up and the frosting is creamy. Add vanilla and blend. Then use to frost the top and sides of the cake.
To assemble cake, cut one layer in half horizontally then place one layer on a plate and add 1/3 of the cherry filling to the center. spread around. Then top with the next layer of cake add 1/3 filling to the top, add the next layer, top with filling and then add the final layer.
Do not top with the filling( you should not have any left). Frost the entire cake with the Hershey’s chocolate frosting.
Note: You can add frosting to the layers and then add the cherry filling if you like. You may have some frosting left over depending upon how much frosting you like on your cake or the size of cake pans that you use.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Garnish
Fresh Cherries
Ghirardelli Chocolate Melting Wafers
Follow the directions on the melting wafers and dip in the cherries. Let cool/set and then garnish cake.
Enjoy!
I know that it is only August but the stores are filled to the brim with Fall decor, in fact yesterday I was at TJ Maxx and I saw people with carts filled with pumpkins, wreaths and more. So I thought I would share some of the Fall decor that I have I found lately just in case you want to start your shopping early.
Have a great day friends.
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This looks so good!
Oh yum! This looks like a special occasion cake! When all of my kids and grands get together, I do like to have something special for them. This qualifies. Saving for later.
Oh my – that looks so delicious and decadent! I love the idea of making this for a special occasion – maybe even the holiday season!!
This looks so delicious I just want to reach in and grab a fork! I love chocolate-covered cherries at Christmastime. I used to buy them from Brachs but haven’t seen them in some years now.
Brenda
Nice recipe. Cherries have been really good this summer.
Oh my word, I just know that this is scrumptious! Your photos are beyond amazing and I felt like that cake was literally just fall right into my plate, hey Why didn’t it?
Chocolate and cherries for a win-win if you ask me! Thanks so much sharing with us❤
Dee you are very kind, thank you!
This cake looks amazing! Your photos look like they stepped out of a magazine. Gorgeous! I really don’t need a chocolate cake in this house right now…but, I could always share, right? Can’t wait to try it!
Leslie every day is a good day for a cake my friend and it is even better when shared.