Best 2 Cherry Chocolate Coffee Cake Recipes

Welcome to the delightful world of cherry chocolate coffee cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its burst of flavors. In this article, we will embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind creating the perfect cherry chocolate coffee cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the techniques, and unleashing your creativity to craft a coffee cake that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to savor each bite of this delectable treat as we delve into the art of baking a cherry chocolate coffee cake.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE

Cherry-Chocolate Coffee Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup sugar
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 pounds fresh sour cherries, pitted (2 1/2 cups), or 2 cups jarred pitted sour cherries, drained
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs

Steps:

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Make the streusel: Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool and transfer to a food processor. Add the sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, orange zest and cocoa powder and pulse until the nuts are ground and the mixture starts to clump. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the filling: Toss the cherries, almond extract and cherry liqueur, if using, in a bowl. Stir in the flour and sugar.
Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts. Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Beat in half of the flour mixture on low speed until almost incorporated, then beat in half of the sour cream mixture. Beat in the remaining flour mixture, then the sour cream mixture; finish mixing the batter by hand (do not overmix).
Butter the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Spread half of the batter in the pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel on top, then cover with the cherry filling. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top of the cherries and smooth with the back of a spoon. Top with the remaining streusel.
Bake on the lower oven rack until the cake springs back in the center when pressed, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Run a knife around the inside of the pan, then remove the side.

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE

Cherry-Chocolate Coffee Cake image

Soooo Yummy!

Provided by Brandy Bender

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

FOR THE STREUSEL:
1 c almonds, blanched
1 c sugar
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 c all purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp orange zest, finely grated
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
FOR THE FILLING:
1 3/4 lb fresh sour cherries, pitted
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 Tbsp cherry liqueur
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
FOR THE CAKE:
3 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/3 c sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan
1 c sugar
3 large eggs

Steps:

1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Make the streusel: Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool and transfer to a food processor. Add sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, orange zest and cocoa powder and pulse until the nuts are ground and the mixture starts to clump. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Make the filling: Toss the cherries, almond extract and cherry liqueur, if using, in a bowl. Stir in the flour and sugar.
3. Make the cake: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts. Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the eggs on at a time, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Beat in half of the flour mixture on low speed until almost incorporated, then beat in half of the sour cream mixture; finish mixing the batter by hand (do not overmix).
5. Butter the bottom and side of a 10 inch springform pan. Spread half of the batter in the pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel on top, then cover with the cerry filling. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top of the cherries and smooth with the back of a spoon. Top with the remaining streusel.
6. Bake on the lower over rack until the cake springs back in the center when pressed, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool/ Run a knife around the inside of the pan, then remove the side.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh cherries, good quality chocolate, and freshly brewed coffee.
Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to cream together more easily and create a smooth batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This cherry chocolate coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of cherries, chocolate, and coffee flavors is irresistible, and the moist and fluffy cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cherry chocolate coffee cake a try.