To prepare a delicious cake with a biscuit base and cream cheese, we will start by preparing the base. In a large bowl, we crumble the biscuits until we achieve a fine texture. Then, we add the 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the melted butter. We mix with a spatula until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture becomes homogeneous. This will form the hard and crunchy base of our cake. We place the mixture into the cake pan, pressing it down well with a spoon to form an even layer. This will provide stability and support the cream cheese.
In another bowl, we take care of the cream cheese. We add the cream cheese and the remaining sugar, which we will turn into powder for easier dissolution. We use a mixer or a whisk to homogenize the mixture well. Then, we add the yogurt, continuing to mix until the cream becomes smooth and creamy. It is important to integrate the ingredients gradually, so we will add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. This step will ensure a velvety texture. Finally, we incorporate the 2 tablespoons of flour, which will help stabilize the cream.
After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, we carefully add half of the chocolate chips and the pitted cherries soaked in alcohol. We mix gently to avoid destroying the airy structure of the cream. Then, we pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
We place the pan in the preheated oven at 240 degrees Celsius for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 120 degrees Celsius and let the cake bake for 50 minutes. The cake is ready when the cream cheese no longer trembles and the surface is slightly golden. An additional method of checking is to use a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is perfectly baked. After removing it from the oven, we let the cake cool completely in the pan.
To decorate it, I first adorned the cake with a chocolate glaze, melting chocolate in the microwave along with a bit of milk, a cube of butter, and 2 tablespoons of liqueur. I whisked the mixture and spread it evenly over the cake. The second cake, unfortunately, turned out less aesthetically pleasing, as I removed it from the pan without letting it cool sufficiently. I masked it with a generous layer of whipped cream and whole chocolate flakes, thus managing to give it a more appealing look. This cake is perfect for any occasion, being both delicious and easy to prepare!
In another bowl, we take care of the cream cheese. We add the cream cheese and the remaining sugar, which we will turn into powder for easier dissolution. We use a mixer or a whisk to homogenize the mixture well. Then, we add the yogurt, continuing to mix until the cream becomes smooth and creamy. It is important to integrate the ingredients gradually, so we will add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. This step will ensure a velvety texture. Finally, we incorporate the 2 tablespoons of flour, which will help stabilize the cream.
After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, we carefully add half of the chocolate chips and the pitted cherries soaked in alcohol. We mix gently to avoid destroying the airy structure of the cream. Then, we pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
We place the pan in the preheated oven at 240 degrees Celsius for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 120 degrees Celsius and let the cake bake for 50 minutes. The cake is ready when the cream cheese no longer trembles and the surface is slightly golden. An additional method of checking is to use a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is perfectly baked. After removing it from the oven, we let the cake cool completely in the pan.
To decorate it, I first adorned the cake with a chocolate glaze, melting chocolate in the microwave along with a bit of milk, a cube of butter, and 2 tablespoons of liqueur. I whisked the mixture and spread it evenly over the cake. The second cake, unfortunately, turned out less aesthetically pleasing, as I removed it from the pan without letting it cool sufficiently. I masked it with a generous layer of whipped cream and whole chocolate flakes, thus managing to give it a more appealing look. This cake is perfect for any occasion, being both delicious and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Cream cheese: 500 g (2 boxes of mascarpone); eggs: 3 pcs; sugar: 7 tablespoons; cherries in alcohol (from cherry liqueur): one glass; yogurt: 1 pc (150g); biscuits: 250 g (2 packs of petit beurre); butter: 100 g; cocoa: 2 teaspoons; flour: 2 tablespoons; chocolate chips (I grated 2 bars): 200 g