Specula’s Cake with Cherries: A Delicious and Juicy Treat

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:

1. Mix sugar, vanilla, and eggs until the mixture becomes foamy.
2. Add the butter and mix until fully combined.
3. Gradually add milk, flour, baking powder, and cocoa to the mixture, stirring constantly until you have a smooth dough.
4. Pour the dough into a square springform pan lined with baking paper.
5. Bake the dough for about 30 minutes at 180°C (356°F) using top and bottom heat.