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German Schoko Kirschkuchen

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(Chocolate Cherry Cake Thermomix version)

Nelli

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly creamy, this German-inspired vanilla sheet cake is the perfect dessert for gatherings, birthdays, coffee dates, or weekend baking. Made with a light vanilla sponge base, filled with cherries, topped with silky cream frosting, and finished with rich chocolate drizzle, every bite is smooth, sweet, and comforting.

This Schoko Kirschkuchen resembles a German Donauwelle, this style of cake is especially popular in European kitchens because it’s simple to make, easy to slice for a crowd, and tastes even better chilled. I made a Thermomix version of this recipe but if you don’t own a Thermomix you can simple use your electric hand mixer. And your stove top to do the chocolate ganache.

Why You’ll Love This Cake:

  • Soft and airy vanilla cake base
  • Smooth creamy topping
  • Rich chocolate drizzle made from scratch for the perfect finish
  • Great for potlucks and family gatherings
  • Easy to prepare ahead of time

The Flavor

The cake itself is lightly sweet and buttery, while the creamy topping adds richness without being too heavy. The dark chocolate drizzle that is made from scratch, balances everything with a slightly bittersweet finish that makes the dessert feel elegant yet comforting.

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Schoko Kirschkuchen:

For the Dough:

  • 6 eggs
  • 250g sugar
  • 250g Margarine, soft
  • 1 package vanilla sugar
  • 250g flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 glass jar of cherries, drained

For the Cream:

  • 250g cream cheese
  • 200g whipping cream
  • 200g sour cream
  • 1 package vanilla sugar
  • 150g Icing sugar

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 60g butter
  • 6 Tbsp Kakao powder
  • 8 Tbsp sugar

Instructions on How to Make this Schoko Kirschkuchen:

  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a baking frame you can place it onto the tray, if not that’s ok.
  • In the Thermomix mixing bowl add eggs, sugar, margarine, and vanilla sugar. Mix 2 min/speed 5.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, flour and baking powder. Mix 2 min/speed 6.
  • Pour the batter onto a prepared baking tray.
  • Drain the cherries from the glass jar and place the cherries onto the batter.
  • Bake at 360F for 25-28 minutes. Or until golden brown.

For the Cream:

  • In a Thermomix mixing bowl add cream cheese at room temperature, whipping cream, sour cream, vanilla sugar, and icing sugar. Mix 1 min/speed 5.
  • Once the cake is done and cooled completely, spread the cream all over the cake.

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • In a Thermomix mixing bowl add sour cream, butter, baking kakao, and sugar. Mix for 15 min/100C/speed 2.
  • Pour chocolate into a zip-bloc bag and drizzle over cooled cake.
  • Remove the baking frame.
  • Let the cake chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

I remember this cake disappeared quickly at the table when we got together with family gatherings. It’s beautiful without being complicated, it’s the kind of recipe that becomes a family favorite after just one bite.

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German Schoko Kirschkuchen (Chocolate Cherry Cake Thermomix version)

Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly creamy, this German-inspired vanilla sheet cake is the perfect dessert for gatherings, birthdays, coffee dates, or weekend baking. Made with a light vanilla sponge base, filled with cherries, topped with silky cream frosting, and finished with rich chocolate drizzle, every bite is smooth, sweet, and comforting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 6 Medium Eggs
  • 250 g Sugar
  • 250 g Margarine, soft
  • 1 Package Vanilla sugar
  • 250 g All-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 Glass jar Cherries, drained
For the Cream:
  • 250 g Cream cheese
  • 200 g Whipping cream
  • 200 g sour cream
  • 1 Package Vanilla sugar
  • 150 g Icing sugar
For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 2 Tbsp Sour cream
  • 60 g Butter
  • 6 Tbsp Kakao powder
  • 8 Tbsp Sugar

Equipment

  • 1 Thermomix or
  • 1 Hand mixer
  • 1 Cooking pot

Method
 

For the Dough:
  1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a baking frame you can place it onto the tray, if not that's ok.
  2. In the Thermomix mixing bowl add eggs, sugar, margarine, and vanilla sugar. Mix 2 min/speed 5.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients, flour and baking powder. Mix 2 min/speed 6.
  4. Pour the batter onto a prepared baking tray.
  5. Drain the cherries from the glass jar and place the cherries onto the batter.
  6. Bake at 360F for 25-28 minutes. Or until golden brown.
For the Cream:
  1. In a Thermomix mixing bowl add cream cheese at room temperature, whipping cream, sour cream, vanilla sugar, and icing sugar. Mix 1 min/speed 5.
  2. Once the cake is done and cooled completely, spread the cream all over the cake.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
  1. In a Thermomix mixing bowl add sour cream, butter, baking kakao, and sugar. Mix for 15 min/100C/speed 2.
  2. Pour chocolate into a zip-bloc bag and drizzle over cooled cake.
  3. Remove the baking frame if you used one.
  4. Let the cake chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don’t own a Thermomix, you can simple use your hand mixer and stove top to make the chocolate ganache. 

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