Description
A delightful layered cake featuring fluffy sponge, creamy frosting, and tart cherries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large eggs (at room temp)
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream (well-chilled)
- 5 cups whole cherries (chopped & pitted)
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 1 bar dark chocolate (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until thick and pale.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool.
- Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form; set aside.
- Blend cream cheese with vanilla and sea salt until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Fold in the whipped cream to your cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the sponge, frosting, and cherries, repeating with remaining layers.
- Garnish with grated dark chocolate and leftover cherries.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving to meld the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg