Chocolate Cherry Loaf Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 None eggs, separated; 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup self-rising flour; 5 oz frozen cherries, thawed and chopped; None None Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting; None None FOR THE WHIPPED GANACHE; 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 None eggs, separated
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup self-rising flour
5 oz frozen cherries, thawed and chopped
None None Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
None None FOR THE WHIPPED GANACHE
5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease and line an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over long sides for handles.
2
Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, until combined. Stir in melted chocolate until well blended Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Sift combined flours over batter; stir to combine.
3
Beat egg whites in a small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter, in 2 batches, until just combined. Fold in cherries. Spoon into prepared pan; smooth top.
4
Bake for 1 hour, or until crumbs cling to a toothpick inserted in center. Cool in pan for 10 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, for the ganache, combine chocolate and 1/4 cup of the cream in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until chocolate melts. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for 20 mins, stirring every 5 mins, until just set. Whisk ganache for 30 seconds, or until light and fluffy. Stir in remaining cream.
6
Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 the whipped ganache. Repeat layers. Add top layer; dust with cocoa powder. Slice to serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 None eggs, separated, 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Cherry Loaf

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