Hungarian Chocolate Cherry Cake (Csokoládés Meggyes Tortа)

Rich chocolate cake, silky chocolate cream, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream come together in this beautiful Hungarian-inspired dessert. Every bite offers a delicious contrast between deep chocolate flavor and juicy, slightly sour cherries.

This elegant cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, family celebrations, or simply when you want a dessert that looks as impressive as it tastes.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup hot coffee or hot water

For the Cherry Filling

• 2 cups pitted sour cherries, fresh or canned
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

For the Chocolate Cream

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup cherries
• 2–3 oz dark chocolate, grated or finely chopped