Simple cake with cherries and chocolate
Fluffy cherry and chocolate cake is a perfect choice for any occasion, bringing a touch of joy in every slice. This cake stands out with its airy texture and juicy cherry filling, which perfectly blends with the intense flavor of chocolate. The ingredients are accessible to anyone, and the preparation process is simple and quick, making it ideal even for beginners in the culinary arts.
To prepare this delicious cake, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: 200 g of sugar, 100 g of butter, 3 eggs, 250 g of flour, 1 packet of baking powder, 100 ml of milk, 200 g of fresh or frozen cherries, and 100 g of dark chocolate. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
The first step is to preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. While the oven is heating, melt the butter in a bowl and add the sugar, mixing well until you obtain a fluffy cream. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each to fully incorporate them. Next, pour in the milk and mix again, ensuring everything is well combined.
In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing with a spatula until there are no traces of flour. It is important not to overmix to avoid a dense cake. Now, it's time to add the dark chocolate, which you have chopped into small pieces, as well as the cherries, which you can leave whole or cut in half, depending on your preference.
Pour the mixture into a baking pan lined with parchment paper and level the surface with a spatula. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
Serve this cherry and chocolate cake alongside a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy a moment of indulgence. It can be cut into cubes and packed for a delicious snack throughout the day. This cake is not only delicious but also appealing, having a vibrant color due to the cherries, which beautifully contrasts with the shade of chocolate. Enjoy every slice and let yourself be carried away by its flavors!
In a bowl, we put the whole eggs, milk, and partially melted margarine in the microwave. We mix well, then we start adding a little bit of flour mixed with baking powder. Then we add vanilla sugar, powdered sugar, essence, and continue mixing. We need to mix well until bubbles form on the surface of the dough. The chocolate is grated on a large grater. My chocolate was at room temperature and grated nicely. It is placed over the dough. The grated chocolate is gently incorporated into the dough with the help of a spoon. The dough is poured into a round mold (not too large), lined with butter (or oil) and flour. The dough is thicker, like in the case of this simple cake recipe that you can prepare with any fruit, so smooth it a bit on top to be even. Prepare some sour cherries (about 2 handfuls), drain the juice. Cut them into smaller pieces, sprinkle flour over them, and mix them. Spread them over the dough and then with a fork, I gently mixed them on top so that the cherries don't stay on the surface, and I leveled it back. Place the mold in the oven at 175 degrees for 30-35 minutes (check it after 25 minutes, not earlier). Poke it with a straw for verification. The sour cherry and chocolate cake recipe was proposed by Pocahontas on a culinary forum. The sour cherry and chocolate cake is served dusted with sugar.
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 175 gr. margarine, 240 gr. flour, 100 gr. powdered sugar, 9 tablespoons milk, 1 packet vanilla sugar, 1 packet baking powder, 1 essence of your choice (I used orange flavor), 1 milk chocolate (or dark), sour cherries
