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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 | |
| 3/4 cup sugar | |
| 2 eggs at room temperature | |
| 1/4 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 1 cup 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
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Line a 9-inch nonstick round baking pan with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar. Add eggs and almond extract, whisking continuously for about 3 minutes
4
Incorporate the yogurt into the mixture and whisk again.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Gently fold in the cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Bake for 25 minutes.
7
Once done, remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow it to come to room temperature.
8
Using a double boiler, bring some water to a boil. Place chocolate chips in the top bowl, stirring until fully melted.
9
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cake. You can use a whisk or fork for this step.
10
How to Serve Chocolate Cherry Cake?
Sprinkle the cake with toasted almonds, top with additional cherries, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy the burst of flavors in each bite!
Sprinkle the cake with toasted almonds, top with additional cherries, and dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy the burst of flavors in each 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.