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Paradise and Pennant Candied Fruit

Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

Savor the delightful blend of velvety chocolate and juicy cherries in our Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake recipe. Moist chocolate cake layers are filled with delectable candied cherry compote and lavishly coated with luxurious chocolate ganache. Adorned with glazed cherries atop, this cake promises a harmonious marriage of flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 ounces all-purpose flour sifted, 7.4 ounces = 1 ¾ cups
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking soda sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder sifted
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Filling:

• 15 ounces ricotta cheese room temperature, 15 ounces = 1 ¾ cups
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ⅓ cup candied red cherries chopped medium-fine
• ⅓ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Icing:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar