ingredients
2 store-bought chocolate cakes (2 tiers)
For the filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
For the topping:
75g French cooking chocolate, broken into cubes
50ml double cream
75g butter, cut into cubes
Whole cherries for garnish
Sprinkles (optional)
equipment
Heatproof bowl
Small pan
Whisk
Knife
Spatula
Instructions
Step 1
To make the cream filling: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
Step 2
To make the ganache: Melt the butter and the chocolate in bain-marie until glossy then stir in the cream. Chill for 10 minutes.
Step 3
To assemble the cake: Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving platter.
Step 4
Spread a layer of whipped cream using a spatula over the cake, leaving half of the cream for topping.
Step 5
Add a layer of cherries pitted and halved on top of the whipped cream.
Step 6
Top Tier and Ganache Drizzle: Place the second cake layer on top.
Step 7
Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top, spreading until it just drips over the sides.
Step 8
Whipped Cream Decoration: Spread whipped cream around the edges of the top cake layer. Add fresh cherries on top to decorate.
Step 9
Add sprinkles for extra decoration.