Best 4 4 Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipes
Indulge in the decadent delight of a 4-ingredient chocolate cherry cake that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich chocolate flavor, bursting cherries, and moist, tender crumb. This culinary masterpiece requires minimal ingredients, making it a hassle-free treat for home bakers of all skill levels. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up this delectable dessert in no time.
The recipe offers two variations to suit your preferences: a classic chocolate cherry cake and a gluten-free version. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors and textures, with the moist chocolate cake providing a perfect canvas for the sweet and tangy cherries. The gluten-free option caters to those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can savor this delightful treat.
So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to create a dessert that will leave your loved ones craving for more.
CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CAKE
Topped with a pompadour of airy whipped cream frosting - which tastes comfortingly of hot cocoa - this cake is reminiscent of Black Forest gâteau but with more chocolaty depth. The cake's dark chocolate flavor is enhanced by Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which produces a much deeper, Oreo-like chocolaty taste than natural unsweetened cocoa powder. A glossy, cherry-red layer of preserves keeps the crumb moist and tender, and a splash of almond extract evokes the aromatic bittersweetness of kirsch or maraschino cherries (cherries are, after all, in the same family as almonds). Don't forget the actual cherries on top; they'll make you happy.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder and baking powder until evenly distributed and no lumps remain. To a separate large bowl, add the 1/2 cup oil, eggs, milk, almond extract and salt and whisk until smooth, at least 30 seconds. Gently whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the last streak of flour disappears.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and tap gently against the counter to pop excess air bubbles. Bake until a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Microwave the cherry preserves in a small bowl in 30-second intervals or in a small saucepan over medium heat until looser and slightly liquidy. Spread the preserves evenly over the cooled cake.
- Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder and salt and pour over the hot water. Either by hand or with an electric mixer, whisk until smooth. Add the heavy cream and continue whisking until billowy soft peaks form. When you turn the whisk upside-down, a peak of cream should flop over slightly like a Santa hat. Spread the frosting over the cake and, if using, garnish with the cherries. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE I
This recipe uses chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling for an easy and delicious cake with a frosting made with chocolate chips.
Provided by Kathy Pieniazek
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, and three eggs. Mix until well blended.
- Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
- To Make Frosting: Combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate pieces until melted and smooth.
- Frost when cake is cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g
CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
Thanks to Carol Errington for the source of this recipe. She told me it is found in a Pillsbury Bake-off recipe booklet published about 30 years ago. Some of their winners have certainly been terrific recipes. This one is super simple and oh, so good!. If you love chocolate and cherries you will love this.
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Chocolate
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except frosting and mix well.
- 2. Bake in a greased and floured 9 by 13 cake pan at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until cake tests done with toothpick inserted in center. Remove from oven.
- 3. Cool cake completely and frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.
4-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE
If you want to make homemade frosting mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup milk, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips over medium heat. Add a teaspoon vanilla and stir, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Spread over the warm cake immediately. Recipe courtesy of www.reluctantentertainer.com.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat for 1 to 2 minutes. If you want chunkier cherries, mix by hand.
- Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.
- Frost with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, or serve with your favorite ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 571.6, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 25.2, Protein 5.7
Tips:
- Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries will give your cake the best flavor. If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but they will not be as flavorful.
- Pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to pit the cherries.
- Use a boxed cake mix. This recipe uses a boxed cake mix to make it easy and convenient. You can use any flavor of cake mix you like.
- Add chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are optional, but they add a delicious chocolate flavor to the cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Conclusion:
This 4-ingredient chocolate cherry cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a boxed cake mix, chocolate chips, cherries, and eggs. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips and cherries add a delicious touch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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