Chocolate Cake With Dried Cherries Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake With Dried Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 3/4 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup pitted dried cherries; 2 tablespoons cherry-flavored liqueur; 8 tablespoons sweet butter, at room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour a nine-inch tube pan.
3
Sift together the flour, cocoa and baking soda and set aside.
4
Place the cherries in a dish, stir in the cherry liqueur and set aside.
5
Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
6
Add the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.
7
Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing only enough to combine the ingredients.
8
Add the almond extract to the cherry mixture, then fold this mixture into the batter.
9
Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes.
10
Cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and continue to cool on a rack.

1076

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup pitted dried cherries, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake With Dried Cherries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cake With Dried Cherries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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