Chocolate Cherry Cream Cake 🍒🍫

A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with sweet cherry filling and a thick, fluffy cream layer, finished with chocolate shavings and cherries.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Brownie Base:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder

For the Cherry Layer:

• 2 cups cherry pie filling
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

For the Cream Layer:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration:

• Chocolate shavings
• Maraschino cherries or fresh cherries
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Base

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
5. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9 × 13-inch baking pan.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Allow the brownie base to cool completely.

2. Add the Cherry Layer

1. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the cooled chocolate brownie base.
2. Make sure the cherries are distributed across the entire surface.

3. Prepare the Cream Layer

1. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cherry layer.

4. Decorate

1. Sprinkle chocolate shavings generously over the cream.
2. Pipe small whipped cream rosettes around the top.
3. Place a cherry on each rosette.

5. Chill and Serve

• Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.
• Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Preparation Time

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Baking Time: 25 minutes
• Chilling Time: 4–6 hours
• Servings: 12–15

Recipe Tip: Keep the cake refrigerated until serving to maintain its beautiful layers and creamy texture.