A Stunning Dessert with Layers of Rich Chocolate, Creamy Vanilla, and Tart Cherries

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🧁 Ingredients

Chocolate Sponge (3 layers):

• 5 large eggs

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

Vanilla Cream Filling:

• 300 ml heavy cream (cold)

• 200 g mascarpone or cream cheese

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cherry Layer:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Chocolate Ganache:

• 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped

• 150 ml heavy cream

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for shine)

Optional Toppings:

• Fresh cherries 🍒

• Chocolate curls or chunks 🍫

• Whipped cream swirls 🍦

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📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Chocolate Sponge

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and tripled in volume (5–6 min).

• Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

• Gently fold until just combined.

• Divide into three small round pans, bake 12–14 minutes.

• Cool completely.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Cherry Filling

• In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice.

• Simmer until juicy.

• Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

• Let cool to room temp.

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3️⃣ Make the Vanilla Cream

• Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

• Separately whip cold cream to soft peaks.

• Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

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4️⃣ Assemble the Dome

• Line a dome-shaped bowl with plastic wrap.

• Add one cake layer to bottom.

• Spread cream, spoon over cherry filling.

• Repeat layering.

• Finish with final cake layer on top.

• Gently press, chill 2–4 hours.

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5️⃣ Make the Ganache

• Heat cream until steaming (not boiling).

• Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 2 mins.

• Stir until smooth and shiny.

• Add butter and mix to incorporate.

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6️⃣ Unmold & Glaze

• Invert the chilled dome cake onto a serving plate.

• Carefully peel off plastic.

• Pour ganache evenly over the top, allowing it to drip beautifully down the sides.

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7️⃣ Decorate & Serve

• Garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate curls, and whipped cream swirls.

• Let sit 30 minutes before slicing.

• Slice, serve, and enjoy the blissful layers of cherry, cream, and chocolate! 🍰✨

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💡 Tips for Success

• Chill layers between steps for cleaner layers and easier unmolding.

• Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and shine in ganache.

• Use a flexible silicone dome mold if available — easy release and perfect shape.