Chocolate Cherry Cake Squares

Health score
2%
Chocolate Cherry Cake Squares
240 min.
12
497kcal

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If you're a fan of decadent desserts, our Chocolate Cherry Cake Squares are sure to delight your taste buds and become a delightful staple in your baking repertoire. This irresistible treat combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet cherries, creating a fudgy and moist cake that’s perfect for any occasion. The balance of ingredients ensures a mouthwatering experience with each bite, while the hint of almond extract adds a unique twist that enhances the overall flavor profile.

Ideal for everything from birthday celebrations to cozy evenings at home, these cake squares are not only scrumptious but also surprisingly easy to prepare. The process begins with marinating fresh or frozen cherries in sugar and almond extract, allowing their natural flavors to meld beautifully. As you whip up the chocolate batter, the aroma that fills your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting dessert.

Once baked to perfection and dusted with a light shower of confectioners’ sugar, these squares promise to impress your family and friends. With the opportunity to make them up to three days in advance, they are also a fantastic option for party preparation. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of chocolate cherry bliss that is sure to be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 1.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 12 servings garnish: confectioners sugar 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar dark packed
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • cup butter unsalted softened
  • 0.8 cup cocoa powder unsweetened (not Dutch-process)
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup boiling-hot water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Toss fresh or frozen cherries and any juices with granulated sugar and almond extract in a bowl and let stand at least 2 hours.
  2. Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup cherry juices.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 13- by 9-inch metal baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
  4. Whisk hot water and cocoa powder in a small bowl until smooth, then whisk in reserved cherry juices and vanilla.
  5. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt into another bowl.
  6. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Add flour mixture and cocoa mixture alternately in batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing at low speed until blended (batter may look curdled).
  8. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips and pour batter into pan, smoothing top.
  9. Bake in middle of oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan on a rack, then cut into squares. Just before serving, dust with confectioners sugar.
  10. ·Cake can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories497kcal
Protein5%
Fat41.49%
Carbs53.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.09
Glycemic Load
19.26
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.09521732123%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.48mg
Epicatechin
10.56mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:497.31kcal
24.87%
Fat:23.65g
36.39%
Saturated Fat:14.01g
87.56%
Carbohydrates:68.62g
22.87%
Net Carbohydrates:64.87g
23.59%
Sugar:46.96g
52.17%
Cholesterol:103.57mg
34.52%
Sodium:247.42mg
10.76%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Caffeine:25.26mg
8.42%
Protein:6.41g
12.82%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.49%
Copper:0.45mg
22.59%
Selenium:14.79µg
21.13%
Iron:3.13mg
17.4%
Magnesium:62.53mg
15.63%
Fiber:3.75g
15%
Phosphorus:139.45mg
13.94%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.36%
Folate:48.47µg
12.12%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.01%
Vitamin A:570.23IU
11.4%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.69%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.61%
Potassium:248.45mg
7.1%
Calcium:53.12mg
5.31%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.8%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.57%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.11%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.46%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.95%
Vitamin K:2.65µg
2.52%
Source:Epicurious