Cherry & Dark Chocolate Christmas Cake
This recipe will surprise and delight with its rich golden crumb, scattered with plump Morello cherries and topped with a dark chocolate ganache.
Cherry & Dark Chocolate Christmas Cake
This recipe will surprise and delight with its rich golden crumb, scattered with plump Morello cherries and topped with a dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients | Weight (kg or L) |
---|---|
CAKE | |
Classic Hi Ratio Utility Cake Mix | 1.000kg |
Egg | 0.200kg |
Cherry juice | 0.400kg |
Almond meal | 0.200kg |
Morello cherries | 0.400kg |
TOPPING | |
Dark Chocolate | 0.400kg |
Thickened Cream | 0.200kg |
CAKE
STEP 1
Combine egg, cherry juice, cake mix and almond meal in a mixing bowl.
STEP 2
Using a whisk, mix on slow speed for 30 seconds. Scrape bowl.
STEP 3
Whisk for a further 5 minutes on medium speed.
STEP 4
Deposit 200g of mix into Christmas tree moulds.
STEP 5
Sprinkle cherries on top of batter.
STEP 6
Bake at 175°C until baked through, allow to cool.
STEP 7
Bring the cream to a gentle boil.
STEP 8
Place dark chocolate in a separate mixing bowl. Pour boiled cream over the dark chocolate and whisk until smooth.
STEP 9
Pour over baked cakes in moulds, garnish with desired Christmas decorations.
Best eaten fresh on day made. Store at refrigerated temperature.
Product Name: Classic Hi Ratio Utility Cake Mix, Product Code: 75677
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