Ingredients
½ lb dark chocolate chips
12 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup cocoa powder
1 jar (13–14 oz) preserved cherries, drained and halved
For Serving:
Cherry jam
Freshly whipped cream
Rose petals (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment.
3. Melt chocolate and butter gently over a double boiler.
4. Whisk in sugar until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well.
6. Mix in vanilla, almond extract, and salt.
7. Fold in cocoa powder.
8. Gently fold in halved cherries.
9. Pour batter into prepared pan.
10. Bake 35–40 minutes, until just set.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the cake rest allows the texture to set properly.
Serve with whipped cream and cherry jam for the best contrast.
Not suitable for freezing due to fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg