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Ingredients:
2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
Heat cherries, sugar, and lemon juice until bubbling.
Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until thickened.
Cool completely.
🍦 Vanilla Cream (or Light Mascarpone Cream)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Whip mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla briefly.
Slowly add cream and beat to soft peaks.
🎂 Assembly
Slice each cake layer in half (for 4 thin layers).
Alternate layers of cake, cherry compote, and cream.
Frost the outside lightly (semi-naked or fully covered).
Garnish with whole cherries, poppy seeds, or edible flowers for a “lady-like” finish.
📝 Optional Twist
Add a splash of cherry liqueur (e.g., Kirsch) to the cherry filling for depth.
Use almond extract in the sponge for a flavor bridge between poppy seeds and cherries.
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