You are not going to believe it, but it’s raining here again…no comments. On a day like this, there is only one thing that can make you happy- chocolate. A lot of it!! I was looking at this recipe for the last two weeks or so and finally I decided to try it, because this cake is- and here I’m going to use this expression- SO DECADENT đ It’s pure chocolate, no flour, and you can also have it with some whipped cream, oh my… Why New York? Because the recipe has been developed by our two cooking brothers from New York, and they say that it was their mother making this cake on big occasions. Well, I believe that a good chocolate cake doesn’t call for a special occasion. We all deserve a bit of luxury every day- or any time it’s possible please! As my personal touch to this recipe I added some cherries, because I love this combination of flavors. Chocolate and cherries is one of my favorites, and this cake is delicious if you break the taste of dark chocolate with some fruits like cherries, or raspberries- I haven’t tried it with raspberries yet, but I’m sure it would work out just perfect as well.
This cake it’s an easy one to make, the only thing, you need to think logistically and prepare everything in advance. Once you start melting the chocolate, there will be no time for anything else, as you need to be very focused on adding and combining the ingredients. This cake will be a perfect addition to your morning coffee not only on a rainy day like today. Also, since it’s a quick one too- it requires only 20-25 min in the oven, you can always consider it as an emergency dessert if you have an unexpected visit or simply if you would like to serve something special to your guests đ
Ingredients
Makes 8 big servings, preparation time- around 20-25 min, time in the oven- 20-25 min, the oven temperature- 190 C
- 125 g of dark chocolate- I used Lindt 80%, but 60% of cocoa is fine
- 185 g of icing sugar
- 125 g of butter- melted one
- 3 big eggs
- 90 g of cocoa for the pastry and some more for icing the cake once ready
- 1&1/2 teaspoon of coffee- it’s optional, I Â simply made an espresso and added it
- whipped cream- optional even according to the original recipe
- cherries- I used around 100 g, just to cover the bottom of the baking form
Method
First of all prepare all ingredients and have them somewhere around the stove!
In advance melt the butter and set aside- let it cool down. Beat the eggs gently and set aside. Prepare also the sugar and cocoa powder.
Grease the baking form with butter and sparkle some bread crumbs over it. The original recipe calls for the form of 20 cm of diameter- I have the 24 cm one. Spread the cherries on the bottom- try to cover it. What you can also do is just cut them into smaller pieces, and that’s what I did. Preheat the oven.
Now the main part of this recipe- the chocolate. You have to prepare the bain-marie and melt it. Look at the picture- this is what I did. I brought some water in a simmer in the big sauce pan- and I placed a heatproof bowl inside- if you don’t have one just use what you have, but be careful and don’t get burnt.
Chop the chocolate finely and place it inside of the bowl. You will notice that it will start melting almost immediately.
When you see that the chocolate is completely melted start adding the ingredients- first sugar and the butter. Keep stirring the chocolate until everything is evenly incorporated. Add the eggs, cocoa and the coffee and keep stirring until the consistency gets nicely smooth and creamy. I took out the bowl from the water after I added the eggs and cocoa powder, I stirred it for a few minutes until the eggs were incorporated and then I put it back into the water for another few minutes just to make sure that all ingredients are evenly blended in. Another thing- remember to do all this on a low flame.Chocolate doesn’t like high temperatures.
By the way, this picture above I took while mixing the chocolate with one hand and trying to press the shutter of my camera with the other one! It was a tricky one, not going to lie about it!
When the chocolate pastry is ready, place is in the baking form, and then in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Once the cake is ready, let it cool down for another 10-15 minutes. Sparkle some cocoa powder over the  cake and it’s more than good to be served!! Enjoy đ
Credits go toâ Cooking in New York. Les Recettes de Max & Eliâ, Larousse 2013.
32 thoughts on “New York Express Chocolate Cake with Cherries”
CakePants
This looks absolutely divine!! I’ve still got some cherries in the freezer – I’ll have to break them out and try making this…I’m drooling over the pictures!
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shenANNAgans
Yes Please…. She says eyeballing the screen, licking her lips. This Looks Amazeballs. Flourless chocolate cakes are fabulous, add cherries and Im in heaven. Bring on cherry season. đ
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thehungrymum
such a decadent cake! Looks so moist & luxe.
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The Imperfect Kitchen
I love flourless chocolate cake in all its dark, gooeyness. The addition of cherries in this is perfect, I’m really looking forward to trying it out. Thanks!
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platedujour
I thank you đ I’m glad you want to try this recipe!
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emmabarrett1508
This looks so delicious. I adore cherries. Thank you for sharing such a fantastic recipe. You might like my lavender and lemon shortbread recipe. Emma.
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platedujour
I’m glad you like it, I will check out the recipe for sure đ
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Chhapan Bhog
The cake looks super awesome… Wish u could grab a slice from my screen itself…:)
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Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
Don’t mind me, just going to hang around this post and stare at the photos. Jaw dropping delicious!
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platedujour
You are more than welcome đ
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Ngan R.
Looks amazing! I love flourless chocolate cakes and the addition of cherries and a teensy bit of coffee to this sound great. I will definitely be making this as soon as I get some cherries! đ
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platedujour
I hope you will like it, the danger about it is, because there is no flour this cake is very light, once you start it’s difficult to end with one slice only đ
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Ngan R.
That doesn’t sound like a problem to me! đ
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dedy oktavianus pardede
You damn right with chocolate and coffe cake for rainy days!!!
i guess steaming hot moccha latte made it just perfect for my licking…
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platedujour
oh listen! story of my life đ
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Ginger
Wonderful pictures! Must find some chocolate …
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platedujour
I have tons of chocolate at home, it’s kinda dangerous if you know what I mean đ thank you for visiting đ
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Ginger
You’re welcome! It was a most pleasant visit đ
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lapetitepaniere
Marta, your chocolate cake is mouth watering đ Perfect combination, chocolate/cherries. I want a slice please đ Have a wonderful week!
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platedujour
Oh if I could I would share it with all of you- believe me it would be much better this way anyway eghm, I still have some for tomorrow morning! Thank you so much Linda- my week is going to be nice- just booked holidays in Sicily so
I will be looking for accommodation down there yuupeeee đ Have a great week too!
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Bonnie Eng
This looks so luscious and delectable! I love how you added fresh cherries in itâŠheaven! đ
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platedujour
It is truly yummy, and I think cherries bring this nice fruity taste. Happy to see you here đ
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spiceinthecity
It’s very rainy here too, but I wouldn’t mind if I could have a piece of that lovely cake đ Gorgeous pics as usual!
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platedujour
Naina I love this word “decadent”, I know it’s yours but I couldn’t resist and had to use it in the context of this cake đ it always makes me smile anytime you say it haha
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spiceinthecity
Ha ha, this cake is absolutely decadent!!
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platedujour
oh I think it would be difficult to be more decadent that that đ so much chocolate!
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Pang
Wow!!! Marta. This is wonderful đ
Lovely combination & wonderful photos. I love the 1st, 2nd & last photos very much.
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platedujour
Thank you so much!! I’m working on it, I wish I could have you here just to give me some advices đ
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Pang
Trust me, you are great, and you don’t want me there. I am only gonna drive you crazy … hahaha đ
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platedujour
Try me đ
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circusgardener
Wow! This looks and sounds absolutely delicious.
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platedujour
Thank you:) I hope you can make it, it’s worth it!
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