Description
Bubbly Bold Cherry Chocolate Cake with a Secret Twist is a stunning dessert that combines cherry mousse and chocolate cake for a show-stopping treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake base)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package cherry gelatin (3 oz, like Jell-O)
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake in a square or rectangular dish according to the package or homemade recipe instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Dissolve cherry gelatin in half the water required on the package. Let it cool to room temperature without setting.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cooled gelatin and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Spread the cherry mousse evenly over the cooled cake, swirling the top for texture.
- Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate shavings.
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a homemade chocolate cake, ensure it is moist and slightly fudgy.
- Adjust the sweetness of the mousse by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Use fresh cherries for garnish if in season.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Bubbly Bold Cherry Chocolate, Cherry Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Dessert