Swiss Chocolate Cherry Kuchen Recipe

Name: Swiss Chocolate Cherry Kuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 unsweetened chocolate squares, broken; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup tart red cherries, canned, pitted, drained; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 unsweetened chocolate squares, broken
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup tart red cherries, canned, pitted, drained
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1
Place butter and chocolate in medium bowl or glass measure; cover, melt in microwave oven 2 to 3 minutes until chocolate is melted.
2
Mix well.
3
Beat sugar gradually into eggs until fluffy.
4
Beat in chocolate mixture.
5
Mix and sift dry ingredients, add to chocolate egg mixture, beat well.
6
Stir well drained cherries and vanilla into batter.
7
Mix well.
8
Divide batter evenly between 2 well sprayed 9 inch layer cake pans.
9
Cover with wax paper.
10
Cook 1 layer in 350F preheated oven 9 to 10 minutes, turning dish a quarter turn every 2 minutes.
11
Let stand 10 minutes before turning out.
12
Repeat with second layer.
13
When cold, decorate each layer with whipped cream; cut in wedges to serve.

1914

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 4 unsweetened chocolate squares, broken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Swiss Chocolate Cherry Kuchen 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.

Swiss Chocolate Cherry Kuchen

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