The Speculoos cake with cherries is a dessert that combines the rich flavors of Speculoos cookies, chocolate, and cherries for a heavenly taste. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations. It’s also relatively simple to make, even if you’re not a seasoned baker. With a few key ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a cake that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious Speculoos cake with cherries:
For the chocolate base:
- 3 eggs
- 225 grams of sugar (approximately 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground vanilla
- 4 tablespoons of baking cocoa (about 24 grams)
- 270 milliliters of milk (approximately 1 1/8 cups)
- 1 pack of baking powder
- 270 grams of flour (approximately 2 1/8 cups)
- 180 grams of soft butter (about 3/4 cup)
For the filling:
- 2 glasses of sour cherries (the size of the glasses may vary, so use a standard can of sour cherries, approximately 24 ounces or 680 grams)
- 2 packs of vanilla pudding powder
- 2 tablespoons of sugar (about 25 grams)
- 250 grams of mascarpone cheese (approximately 1 cup)
- 400 grams of whipped cream (approximately 1 3/4 cups)
- 2 packs of cream stiffener
- 80 grams of powdered sugar (approximately 2/3 cup)
- 12 pieces of Speculoos cookies
Instructions for Chocolate Base
Creating the perfect chocolate base is the first step in making this delicious cake. Here’s how you can do it:
- Mix sugar, vanilla, and eggs until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the butter and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add milk, flour, baking powder, and cocoa to the mixture, stirring constantly until you have a smooth dough.
- Pour the dough into a square springform pan lined with baking paper.
- Bake the dough for about 30 minutes at 180°C (356°F) using top and bottom heat.
