Chocolate Cherry Bliss

Full Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Base:

• Dry Ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Granulated sugar
  • A pinch of salt
• Wet Ingredients:
  • Eggs
  • Whole milk
  • Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Hot water (to enhance the chocolate flavor)

For the Cherry Filling:

• Fresh or jarred cherries (pitted)
• Granulated sugar
• Lemon juice
• Cornstarch (to thicken)

For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:

• Dark or milk chocolate (melted)
• Heavy cream
• Unsalted butter (for shine)

Optional Garnishes:

• Whole cherries (with or without stems)
• Chocolate shavings
• Whipped cream
• Maraschino cherries for a classic finish