Cherry Chocolate Cake - homemade Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 255

INGREDIENTS:
6 oz (170 grams) butter (soften)
1/2 cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar
5 oz (150 grams) dark chocolate 60-70%
4 large eggs (white and yolks separated)
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60 grams) white all-purpose flour
1 pound (450 grams) cherries
Cocoa powder for dusting on top of the cake

[HotChocolateHitsOfficial]

This is so perfect for this season! There are so many cherries around and its a great way to use them. I can't wait to give this a try!

[MsheridanZ]

"So let's start!" "And that's it."
Little phrases that give me a warm fuzzy feeling, unique to cookingwithalia.
<3

[moi]

You are the best! thank you for the positive impact you are having on many of us.

[chattingwithu]

Oh what a great idea! I will do that-my sister will love it! Thanks so much!

[cookingwithalia]

thank you! I love headbands... I am always on the look for a unique one :-)

[GoliathAngelus]

Wow that looks super good.
Look at those cherries

[cookingwithalia]

LOL - yes, dont worry. I am very popular among my neighbors because they eat most of the stuff I make. otherwise, between testing the recipes, and making them, I will not fit in the screen by now. I also work out 3-4 times a week, because I actually enjoy it. As long as I feel good in my own skin, I am ok - I am not obsessed.

[justpar]

Oh Alia...this has to be the yummiest dessert yet you have given us!!!

[cookingwithalia]

thank you Hilah! you're tres leches cake looked decadent as well. yum!!! I wanted to make it so bad, but I am in the process of moving and I have packed all my cooking stuff. :-(

[Videosifyable]

yes absolutely! raspberries would taste yum!

[cookingwithalia]

I appreciate your concern. Personally, I dont equate beauty with the number of pounds a person weigh. There are many women who are very curvy and are gorgeous. It's all about how the person feels and how they carry themselves. Beauty comes in different sizes, colors, and shapes :-)

[chattingwithu]

This looks so delicious! I would love to make it and send some to my sister for her birthday-do you think it would travel well if packed correctly? Should I freeze it or send it right away? It would be probably a 4 day travel through the mail! Thanks for sharing can't wait to try this! Safe travels!

[cookingwithalia]

when you say "pitted cherries" do you mean frozen? or they were fresh? if you use frozen fruits then you will have an issue with the water in the cake. Also you have to make sure that you dry your cherries (in case you washed them) before using them.

[cookingwithalia]

in a way yes! like a brownie. however, in this recipe, I beat the egg whites into a 'meringue', which gives an airy texture to the cake. brownies are denser.

[sitifaridah]

hi alia, I just did the cake this afternoon but alas I used pitted cherries instead of the fresh ones and my cake was wet underneath. I had intended to make it for my breaking of fast this evening. could you tell me what went wrong. however it still looks delicious and I cant wait to taste it

[farheen]

Omg people Alia is well educated, mature women who knows to take care of herself, lol y are people so worried, Enjoy and let's thank her for her delicious and awesome recipes she is giving us.Thanks Alia

[AndrewWR]

I love your headband/bandana! So cute on you! :)

[minnahayman]

hi alia love ur videos such amazing work i was wandering if i could use rasberries instead of cherries please try to answer this as fast as possible i am going to try to make this for ramadan!

[gayatrin]

Hey Alia.. Love this recipe.. So this is more like a brownie am I right.. Cos there is no leavening agent as I can see.. Correct me if I am wrong!

[cookingwithalia]

the texture will definitely be different. If you are following a gluten-free diet, you can use a gluten-free flour and see in the package how much to substitute for flour.