Chocolate Cherry Groom's Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Groom's Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces baker's German sweet chocolate; ½ cup boiling water; 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 cups sugar; 4 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ¼ cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 egg whites, stiffly beaten; ½ cup maraschino cherry, chopped; ⅔ cup butter, softened; 2 lbs powdered sugar; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon vanilla; ½ cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

4 ounces baker's German sweet chocolate
½ cup boiling water
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
½ cup maraschino cherry, chopped
⅔ cup butter, softened
2 lbs powdered sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ cup whipping cream

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["Melt the chocolate in the hot water; cool.", "Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.", "Add the yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.", "Blend in vanilla and chocolate.", "Sift the flour, soda, and salt together.", "Add to the chocolate mixture alternately with the buttermilk , beating after each addition until smooth.", "Fold in the egg whites.", "Pour into three 9"" round layer pans lined with wax paper.", "Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.", "Cool.", "Spread layers with frosting; sprinkle the chopped cherries between layers on the frosting.", "Top with last layer and spread frosting on top and sides.", "Icing Directions: Cream the butter.", "Gradually blend in 1 lb.", "sugar.", "Stir in egg yolks, vanilla, and chocolate.", "Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar.", "Add enough cream to make it of spreadable consistency."]

3567

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

409

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces baker's German sweet chocolate, ½ cup boiling water, 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Groom's Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cherry Groom's Cake

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