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Indulge in this dreamy Chocolate Cherry Cake – a perfect blend of rich chocolate, tangy cherries, and a hint of almond crunch. Easy to make, hard to resist!
Type of Cuisine:
American
Prep Time: 20 minutes.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
How Many Servings?
10 servings
Ingredients:
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| 4 oz melted coconut oil or ( unsalted butter ) | |
| 3/4 cup sugar | |
| 2 eggs at room temperature | |
| 1/4 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 1 cup plain yogurt | |
| 1 cup flour | |
| 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder | |
| ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder | |
| ¼ teaspoon salt | |
| 6 oz pitted whole fresh cherries |
For the topping:
| 3 oz dark chocolate chip | |
| ⅕ oz cocoa nibs | |
| 1 oz toasted slivered almond | |
| 2 oz fresh pitted cherries | |
| 1 teaspoon powdered sugar |
Preparation
1
Prep & Preheat
Start by measuring and prepping all your ingredients—this makes baking smoother and more enjoyable. Then preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when you are.
Start by measuring and prepping all your ingredients—this makes baking smoother and more enjoyable. Then preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when you are.
2
Prepare the Pan
Line a 9-inch nonstick round baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for an easy release.
Line a 9-inch nonstick round baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for an easy release.
3
Whisk the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and almond extract, then whisk continuously for about 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and almond extract, then whisk continuously for about 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
4
Mix Yogurt & Combine Dry Ingredients
Whisk the yogurt into the wet mixture until smooth and fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt—this helps evenly distribute the dry ingredients before combining.
Whisk the yogurt into the wet mixture until smooth and fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt—this helps evenly distribute the dry ingredients before combining.
5
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the cake tender and light.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the cake tender and light.
6
Fold & Bake
Gently fold in the fresh cherries until evenly distributed in the batter. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Gently fold in the fresh cherries until evenly distributed in the batter. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely to room temperature before adding any toppings or slicing.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely to room temperature before adding any toppings or slicing.
8
Melt the Chocolate
Set up a double boiler by bringing a small pot of water to a boil. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over the pot, stirring gently until fully melted and silky smooth.
Set up a double boiler by bringing a small pot of water to a boil. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over the pot, stirring gently until fully melted and silky smooth.
9
Drizzle & Decorate
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake using a whisk or fork for a beautiful, rustic finish. Let the chocolate set slightly before adding any additional toppings.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake using a whisk or fork for a beautiful, rustic finish. Let the chocolate set slightly before adding any additional toppings.
10
Finish & Serve
Sprinkle the cake with toasted almonds, top with fresh cherries, and dust lightly with powdered sugar. Slice, serve, and enjoy the rich chocolate, nutty crunch, and sweet cherry burst in every bite!
Sprinkle the cake with toasted almonds, top with fresh cherries, and dust lightly with powdered sugar. Slice, serve, and enjoy the rich chocolate, nutty crunch, and sweet cherry burst in every bite!
Rana’s Notes!
How to Serve Chocolate Cherry Cake Once the cake has cooled and you have decorated it with chocolate glaze, toasted almonds, and cherries, you can cut yourself a slice of tasty chocolate cake and sprinkle some powdered sugar on top. You can serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and let the creamy taste of ice cream melt into the dense chocolate cake.