Description
This Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake is a stunning dessert featuring a moist, cherry-studded cake infused with a rich dark chocolate ganache, topped with a vibrant cherry glaze and toasted almonds. Perfect for celebrations or a luxurious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for the cake.
- 200 g (7 oz) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder: Leavens the cake for a light texture.
- 0.25 tsp (1 g) Fine Sea Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 120 ml (0.5 cup) Vegetable Oil: Keeps the cake moist.
- 2 Large Eggs: Provide structure and richness.
- 120 ml (0.5 cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and tenderness.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Dark Chocolate Chips: Adds chocolate flavor.
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Fresh Cherries: Provides juicy sweetness.
- 150 g (5.5 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa): For a rich ganache.
- 100 ml (0.33 cup + 1 tbsp) Heavy Cream: Creates a smooth ganache.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Honey (optional): Adds shine to the ganache.
- 200 g (1 cup) Pitted Cherries: For the cherry glaze.
- 50 g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the glaze.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice: Adds brightness to the glaze.
- 30 g (0.25 cup) Sliced Almonds: Provides a crunchy topping.
- Fresh Mint Leaves (optional): For garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Pan: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease and flour a 23cm (9-inch) round pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips and cherries.
- Bake the Cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the Cake: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.
- Make Ganache: Melt chocolate and cream, stir in honey if desired.
- Poke the Cake: Poke holes in the cooled cake with a skewer.
- Drizzle Ganache: Drizzle warm ganache over the cake.
- Prepare Cherry Glaze: Simmer cherries, sugar, and lemon juice, then blend and strain.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze over cake, top with almonds and mint.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute oat milk for whole milk and coconut cream for heavy cream. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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