BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH DRIED CHERRIES

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Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 5 ounces), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup framboise eau-de-vie (clear raspberry brandy)*
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
2/3 cup all purpose flour
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line bottom of 9-inch round cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with parchment paper. Generously butter and flour sides of pan and parchment. Stir chocolate and butter in large bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Turn off heat. Let chocolate stand over water. Mix cherries and framboise in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 9 minutes. Set aside.
  • Remove bowl with melted chocolate from over water. Whisk in sugar, vanilla and salt, then eggs 1 at a time. Add flour in 2 additions, blending well after each. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Turn out cake onto plate; peel off parchment paper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.) Sift powdered sugar generously over cake.
  • *Sold at some liquor stores and specialty foods stores. If unavailable, substitute raspberry liqueur.

sniper luxury
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This cake is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less chocolate.


Bad Luck
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I made this cake for my family, and they all loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Sebas Signs
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This cake is perfect for a chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.


cami is cool
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The cake was a bit too dry. I think I would have added more milk or water to the batter.


Sarah Salzman
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This cake is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less chocolate.


Che Guills
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I made this cake for my family, and they all loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Raju Awan
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This cake is perfect for a chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.


muid azad moon
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this one! The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Salma Adel
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.


house of eriggma comedy
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Dark Phoenix Endless Time
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests.


shirley Heald
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of chocolate and cherries.


Adebayo Taofik
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I would have added more butter or oil to the batter.


Guilliano L
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Dorothy Khatioli
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of chocolate and cherries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries added a nice touch of sweetness.


Herold Herold
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate is rich and flavorful, and the cherries add a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khadija Sh9
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lauren Leigh De Leeuw
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The bittersweet chocolate and dried cherries were a perfect combination, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.