Chocolate cake with yogurt and cherries

Chocolate cake with yogurt and sour cherries – a quick and delicious dessert

If you are looking for a simple yet spectacular recipe, the chocolate cake with yogurt and sour cherries is the perfect choice. This decadent, soft, and flavorful dessert combines textures and tastes to create an unforgettable culinary experience. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, plus 35 minutes of baking, this cake will be ready in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The recipe is enough for 8 servings, perfect for impressing family and friends.

Necessary ingredients:

For the base:
- 4 egg whites
- 4 egg yolks
- 150 g sugar
- 150 g flour
- 50 g starch
- 50 g cocoa
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 100 g natural yogurt
- 50 ml oil (preferably sunflower oil)
- A pinch of salt

For the filling:
- 300 g sour cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 g sugar (for the cherries)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

For decoration:
- 100 g dark chocolate (optional)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)

Step by step for a perfect cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a detachable ring mold by greasing it with butter and dusting the bottom with a little flour. This will prevent the base from sticking.

2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you get a firm foam. It is essential to use a clean and dry bowl to achieve a stable foam.

3. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until they become a light-colored cream. Add the yogurt and oil, mixing well to combine the ingredients.

4. Sift the flour, starch, cocoa, and baking powder over the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites with a spatula, using up-and-down movements to maintain the air in the foam. In the end, you will get an airy and homogeneous batter.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared mold and level the surface. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the mold.

6. Meanwhile, prepare the sour cherries. If using fresh cherries, wash them and remove the pits. In a saucepan, add the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the cherries soften. Let them cool.

7. After the base has cooled, cut it in half horizontally. Spread the caramelized cherries between the two layers of cake, then cover the cake with a thin layer of melted chocolate if you desire an elegant look.

8. Decorate with mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness. This detail will not only make the cake look superb but will also add a subtle taste.

Personalized variant: You can replace the sour cherries with other seasonal fruits, such as raspberries or peaches, to create a reinterpretation of this cake. You can also add some ground nuts to the batter for a crunchy texture.

This chocolate cake with yogurt and sour cherries is not just a dessert but a true declaration of love for chocolate and fruits. Serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a complete treat. Enjoy every slice and savor the reactions of your loved ones!

 Ingredients: Base: 8 eggs, 120 grams of sugar, 80 grams of flour, 20 grams of starch, 30 grams of cocoa. Cream: 24 grams of gelatin, 500 grams of cherry yogurt, 250 ml of liquid cream, 100 grams of sugar, 850 grams of compote.