{"id":5248,"date":"2018-06-06T10:08:48","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T10:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2020-06-07T04:51:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T23:21:30","slug":"chocolate-cherry-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/chocolate-cherry-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggless Chocolate Cherry Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you love chocolate and cherries, then you\u2019re in for a treat with this eggless chocolate cherry cake!  <\/strong>Rich, moist, fudgy, full of fresh juicy cherries in every bite. And it\u2019s incredibly easy to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This simple one-bowl chocolate sheet cake with cherries is so quick to put together. Basic pantry ingredients get mixed in a bowl, add the chocolate and cherries, and bake. That\u2019s it! Cozy, chocolatey, and loaded with cherries, this sheet cake always gets rave reviews!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love the chocolate and cherry combo? Then you must try my\u00a0chocolate cherry mug cake<\/a>, chocolate cherry madeleines<\/a>, and vegan cherry chocolate muffins<\/a>! For a change in flavor profile, do try my moist and fudgy chocolate zucchini bread<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728Soft and rich, this chocolate cherry sheet cake is the perfect example of a cake that can be great without eggs, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728This beginner-friendly, one-bowl recipe is ideal for new bakers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728That chocolate + cherry combo is a match made in dessert heaven! Totally irresistible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728It\u2019s a fantastic make-ahead recipe because the cake gets fudgier the next day. Perfect for prepping ahead for gatherings, dinners, gifting, or sneaky late-night snacking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728This chocolate cherry cake is super versatile. Serve it as-is, or with ice cream, top it with chocolate ganache, or turn it into muffins!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chocolate And Cherry Cake Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cherries<\/strong> are the star of this cake. They give the chocolate cherry sheet cake a wonderful, bright flavor that just gets better the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flour<\/strong>: You\u2019d never guess this cake is made with whole wheat flour. It\u2019s that tender and rich. You can make this cake with all-purpose flour, like I did with my cherry and chocolate chip cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate chips:<\/strong> I love to use 70% or 55% dark chocolate in my baking. Use any good-quality baking chocolate<\/a> or use dairy-free chocolate if you\u2019re going the vegan route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurt<\/strong> keeps the cake without eggs moist and soft. Use thick Greek yogurt or homemade hung yogurt. Plant-based yogurt works just as well if you're making a vegan chocolate cherry cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil<\/strong>: I feel coconut oil makes the cake crumb even more tender. You can use melted butter or any vegetable oil you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milk<\/strong> binds everything. I used coconut milk to keep the chocolate cherry cake dairy-free. Feel free to use whatever kind of milk you prefer - almond milk<\/a>, oat milk<\/a>, cashew milk<\/a>, or regular dairy milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocoa powder<\/strong> intensifies the chocolatey taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea salt:<\/strong> A sprinkle makes the flavor pop! Don't miss this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown sugar<\/strong> adds sweetness and a little hint of molasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homemade\u00a0vanilla extract<\/a> rounds out everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Eggless Chocolate Cherry Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a chocolate cherry cake made from scratch. It\u2019s not a dump cake made out of cake mix and cherry pie filling. And, IMO, that\u2019s why this old-fashioned chocolate cherry cake is absolutely phenomenal<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Set the oven to preheat and line your pan with parchment paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk to remove any lumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Add oil, milk, yogurt, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix well but gently to make a thick, shiny, and smooth cake batter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Transfer the batter to your prepared pan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Sprinkle with sea salt and some more chocolate chips (if you like).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8:<\/strong> Let the eggless chocolate cherry cake cool for half an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 9:<\/strong> Turn it out on a serving platter. Cut into squares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final step:<\/strong> Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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