Hungarian Chocolate Cherry Cake – Meggyes Csokoládétorta

This Hungarian Chocolate Cherry Cake is a beautiful celebration cake made with tender chocolate sponge, rich chocolate cream, and juicy sour cherries. The combination of dark chocolate, creamy frosting, and tart cherries creates the perfect balance of rich and fruity flavors.

Hungarian baking is known for elegant cakes that combine chocolate, nuts, fruit, and silky creams, and this cake fits beautifully into that tradition.

🍒 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

• 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cherry Filling

• 2 cups (300 g) pitted sour cherries
• ⅓ cup (70 g) sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cherry juice or water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Chocolate Cream

• 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate
• 1¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Decoration

• Fresh or drained sour cherries
• Chocolate shavings
• Whipped cream or chocolate frosting