Earl Grey Devil's Food Cakes with Cherries Recipe

Name: Earl Grey Devil's Food Cakes with Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, melted; 1 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved; 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 6 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm brewed Earl Grey tea; Toasted pistachios, for garnish

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, melted
1 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm brewed Earl Grey tea
Toasted pistachios, for garnish

1
In a medium saucepan, scald the cream.
2
Off the heat, add the chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes; whisk until smooth.
3
Add the cold butter and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
4
Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
5
In a nonreactive medium saucepan, combine the cherries with 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the lemon juice and let stand for 30 minutes.
6
Boil for 5 minutes, then cool.
7
Preheat the oven to 375.
8
Butter and flour 8 muffin cups.
9
In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar with the flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder.
10
In another bowl, whisk the egg with the egg yolk, buttermilk, tea and melted butter; whisk into the dry ingredients.
11
Pour the batter into the cups and bake for 15 minutes.
12
Let cool slightly, then invert the cakes on a rack; let cool.
13
Set the cakes on plates upside down and top with chocolate ganache.
14
Spoon on the cherries, sprinkle with nuts and serve.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, melted, 1 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved, and more.

Yes, Earl Grey Devil's Food Cakes with 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Earl Grey Devil's Food Cakes with Cherries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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