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This marvelous Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe I’m sharing today is from my childhoods. The cake is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Ah, my mouth waters just by glancing at the pictures, and the cake is long gone! This rich and delicious stunner will definitely not disappoint.

This cake is completely untainted and innocent, I assure you. Traditionally, people have soaked cherries in liquor, but the name also comes from the style of the cake: the muddled-up sponge design.

My mom

… used to make this cake sporadically because we had limited access to a large variety of ingredients in those days. Fancier and more complex recipes such as this one were usually reserved for the holidays.

Since cherries are one of my favorite fruit to bake with, I’ve loved this cake steadily up to this day. Plus – it’s chocolate! Need I say more? Give it one try and you’ll love it as well!

Chunky Cherry Syrup:

2 lbs. (1 kg.) – fresh cherries
½ cup (100 g) – organic sugar (not pictured)
PS. If you have canned cherries in the juice, that works best; otherwise, make this chunky cherry syrup.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Chocolate Sponge Ingredients:

5 large – eggs (room temperature)
1 cup (200 g) – organic sugar
1 tsp. (5 ml) – baking powder
½ tsp. (2.5 ml) – baking soda
3 tbsp. (45 ml) – cocoa powder
1 cup (125 g) – organic all-purpose flour

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Cream Ingredients:

5 cups (1200 ml) – heavy cream
½ can (165 g) – Dulce de Leche
1 lb. (454 g) – fresh cherries to top the cake

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

1/2 Chocolate bar

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Chunky Cherry Syrup Instructions:

Cut each cherry in half, remove cherry pits, and place them into a small pot. Add sugar and bring to a boil on high, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the stove top and cool completely.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Chocolate Sponge Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Sift dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda into a small bowl. Combine and set aside.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

2. Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

3. Add dry ingredients into egg mixture in two separate additions, stirring very carefully not to deflate too many air bubbles.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

4. Bake the sponge for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, then spring pan and cool completely.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

5. Slice cooled sponge in half. (See HERE how I precut the sponge with a knife and finish with thread.)

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

6. Remove the softness of the sponge in chunks, leaving the crisp outer shell intact.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

7. Set the sponge pieces aside until ready for use.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Cream Instructions:

1. Beat heavy cream just until it thickens. Add ½ can Dulce de Leche and beat just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for about 15-20 seconds (do not over mix). Reserve 1/3 of the cream and place it in a separate bowl for the outer coating.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

2. Strain the chunky cherry syrup. Set aside until ready for use.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

3. Add sponge pieces into the cream and mix them in until just combined (try to keep the sponge pieces not mashed). Then add strained cherries and mix just until combined. Do not over mix to keep sponge pieces and cherries large and visible in the end-result.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Cake Assembling Instructions:

1. Soak the top and bottom cake crusts with the reserved strained cherry syrup.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

2. Place the bottom of the sponge cake onto a cake platter. Pack all of the cream/sponge/cherry fillings and cover with the top crust of the cake sponge. Ice the top and sides of the cake with the reserved cream.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

3. Grace the cake a with the one-pound pile of fresh cherries. Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with chocolate shavings. (I use a potato peeler to shave the chocolate bar.) Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight for best results.

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome
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Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe
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Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness.

Keyword: Almond Peach Coffee Cake Recipe, caramel cream, cherry cake, dessert, drunken cherry cake, fresh cherries
Servings: 12
Author: Valya at Valya’s Taste of Home
Ingredients
  • Chunky Cherry Syrup:
  • 2 lbs. (1 kg) – fresh cherries
  • ½ cup (100 g) – organic sugar (not pictured)
  • (PS. If you have canned cherries in the juice that works best; otherwise, make this chunky cherry syrup)
  • Chocolate Sponge Ingredients:
  • 5 large – eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200 g) – organic sugar
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) – baking powder
  • ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) – baking soda
  • 3 tbsp. (45 ml) – cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) – organic all-purpose flour
  • Cream Ingredients:
  • 5 cups (1200 ml) – heavy cream
  • ½ can (165 g) – Dulce de Leche
  • 1 lb. (454 g) – fresh cherries to top the cake
  • 1/2 – Chocolate bar
Instructions
  1. Chunky Cherry Syrup Instructions:
  2. Cut each cherry in half, remove cherry pits, and place them into a small pot. Add sugar and bring to a boil on high, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the stove top and cool completely.
  3. Chocolate Sponge Instructions:
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Sift dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda into a small bowl. Combine and set aside.
  5. Beat eggs and sugar on high-speed for 5 minutes.
  6. Add dry ingredients into egg mixture in two separate additions, stirring very carefully not to deflate too many air bubbles.
  7. Bake the sponge for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, then spring pan and cool completely.
  8. Slice cooled sponge in half.
  9. Remove the softness of the sponge in chunks, leaving the crisp outer shell intact.
  10. Set the sponge pieces aside until ready for use.
  11. Cream Instructions:
  12. Beat heavy cream just until it thickens. Add ½ can Dulce de Leche and beat just until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for about 15-20 seconds (do not over mix). Reserve 1/3 of the cream and place it in a separate bowl for the outer coating.
  13. Strain the chunky cherry syrup. Set aside until ready for use.
  14. Add sponge pieces into the cream and mix them in until just combined (try to keep the sponge pieces not mashed). Then add strained cherries and mix just until combined. Do not over mix to keep sponge pieces and cherries large and visible in the end-result.
  15. Cake Assembling Instructions:
  16. Soak the top and bottom cake crusts with the reserved strained cherry syrup.
  17. Place the bottom of the sponge cake onto a cake platter. Pack all of the cream/sponge/cherry fillings and cover with the top crust of the cake sponge. Ice the top and sides of the cake with the reserved cream.
  18. Grace the cake a with the one-pound pile of fresh cherries. Sprinkle the top and sides of the cake with chocolate shavings. (I use a potato peeler to shave the chocolate bar.) Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight for best results.
  19. Enjoy!
This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

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This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

Enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee!

This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

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This Drunken Cherry Cake Recipe is loaded with two pounds of lightly cooked cherries, topped with a pound of fresh cherries, caramel cream, and fluffy chocolate cake sponge, and finally sprinkled with shaved best-tasting organic chocolate, it’s fair to say that self-control takes a little more effort around this exquisite goodness. #drunkencherrycake #freshcherries #caramelcream #valyastasteofhome

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CHERRY LAKE CAKE
CURLY BOY
CAKE “BROKEN GLASS”
“STRAWBERRY” CAKE
“APPLE” CAKE
CAKE “DAY AND NIGHT”
KOROLEVSKY CAKE (KINGS CAKE)
HONEY CHOCOLATE AND STRAWBERRY CAKE
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
MINT CHOCOLATE CAKE
STRAWBERRY BISKVIT CAKE WITH GREEK YOGURT CREAM (And many more under the DESSERT category.)

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Comments

  1. Tina

    oh my this looks mouthwatering! I’m drooling just by looking at this!! Definitely makes it for my week menu!!

    Reply

  2. Rimma

    Hello, when to add baking soda? Also, there is salt in the instructions but not in the ingredients. Thank you

    Reply

  3. Nellie

    I made this cake today and it’s sooo good. I recommend this recipe to anyone. Struggling with self control right now, it’s that good! Thanks for such a great recipe, it’s one of our fav now 😀

    Reply

  5. Becky

    I made this today and it is uhh-may-zing! Came back to say huge appreciation for the great recipes and all your hard work. You’re awesome cook and baker!

    Reply

  10. Tatyana S.

    I made this cake and I really enjoy the taste of it, love chocolate cakes overall?
    I was wondering what is better taste with canned cherries or to make the syrup with fresh? I’m just wondering if it’s worth trying with canned cherries cuz I made it this time with fresh cherries…
    Looking forward to making this cake again for family gatherings?

    Reply

  12. Vicki B.

    Hi Valya! Thank you for your yummy recipes! I have a question, when baking my cake the cake caved in the middle. 🙁 What could be the cause of that? Also, is it ok to still use it even though it caved in? Thank you!

    Reply

    • www.valyastasteofhome.com

      Hi Vicki. One of the problems is over mixing the batter and deflating the air bubbles. Another problem could be shacking right after baking (I usually let the cake sponge cool to warm temperature before removing from a pan; especially chocolate cake sponges, they tend to be a little more delicate). Yes, it is still ok to use it. Just be careful when cutting off the top part of the cake sponge.

      Reply

  14. Alla

    Hi Valya 🙂 I have a question ,you baked two round cake but you said cut in half and look like you used only one sponge ???im confused 🙁

    Reply

    • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home

      Hi, Alla! I just checked the recipe and I did not find where it says I baked 2 round cake. There is a collage showing one cake sponge unbaked and one baked. Is it what you’re refering too? You only need one chocolate cake sponge for this recipe. I hope that clarifies 🙂 Happy baking!

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          • Alla

            One more question 🙂 how do you make chocolate sprinkle so perfect,what do you use to make that pretty ?or you buy in store ?I tried many different think but still can’t find anything to make it nice 🙁

          • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home

            It’s super easy to make them. Using a potato peeler shave chocolate going from top to bottom (like you would peel a potato) on a chocolate bar. While sliding the potato peeler down the chocolate bar, shaved chocolate should fold into a cylinder swirls. The chocolate bar cannot be super soft or refrigerated to get the best results. I hope that helps! 🙂

  16. marina

    Hi Valya, the ingredients part of the recipe is coming up in code language. I am trying to get a list of ingredients to buy and I’m having hard time reading it. Thank you for taking a look. I’m excited to try this cake.

    Reply

    • Valya of Valya's Taste of Home

      Hi Marina! Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I’m not sure what caused some of the recipe cards do that, but I’ve got it fixed now. If you notice any other recipes that have that issues I would love to know so I can get that fixed as well. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Happy baking! 🙂

      Reply

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