Ciasto z Wiśniami Dr. Pepper (Printer-Friendly Version)

Wilgotne, czekoladowe ciasto z wiśniami i delikatnym kremem, inspirowane orzeźwiającym napojem Dr. Pepper.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 package chocolate cake mix (about 14 oz)
02 - 1 1/2 cups Dr. Pepper Cherry (room temperature)
03 - 1 jar maraschino cherries, pitted (reserve 24 for garnish, use remainder for batter)

→ Cherry Frosting

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3 to 5 cups powdered sugar, divided use
06 - 3 to 4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice

→ For Garnish

07 - 1 package chocolate shavings
08 - Reserved maraschino cherries

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or oil, then lightly dust with flour.
02 - In a stand mixer bowl, combine the cake mix and Dr. Pepper Cherry. Mix on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
03 - Drain maraschino cherries, reserving the juice for frosting. Set aside 24 whole cherries for garnish; halve the remainder. Gently fold halved cherries into the cake batter.
04 - Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
05 - Allow cake to cool in the pan on a rack until fully cooled before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting.
06 - In a clean mixer bowl, beat softened butter on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar on low speed, then beat in 3 to 4 tablespoons reserved cherry juice. Add extra powdered sugar if needed to achieve thick, spreadable consistency.
07 - Using an offset spatula, evenly spread cherry frosting over the cooled cake.
08 - Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the frosting and place reserved whole cherries evenly across the surface.
09 - Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use cake mix at room temperature for optimal integration. Adding chilled Dr. Pepper can affect batter consistency.
02 - If frosting is too sweet, add a few drops of lemon juice. For a stiffer texture, incorporate additional powdered sugar.
03 - Decorate with chocolate shavings just before serving for the best texture.
04 - Cake can be baked a day ahead and kept refrigerated; frost the day you serve for peak freshness.
05 - For individual servings, bake in lined muffin tins and reduce baking time to 18–20 minutes.

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