Chocolate Cherry Cake (With Dried Cherries Soaked in Brandy) Recipe
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Directions:
- Combine cherries and brandy and microwave uncovered on high 45 seconds; set aside. Combine chocolate and margarine/butter. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds; set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar with electric mixer on high about 5 minutes, till thick and lemon colored. Beat in chocolate mixture, milk and vanilla. Beat in flour. Stir in undrained cherries and nuts.
- Pour in 9 x 1 round baking pan; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes (45-50 to springform pan). Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely.
- GLAZE: Combine chcolate with margarine/butter; microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or till melted, strirring twice.
- Spread 1/4 cup of Glaze evenly over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Frost top and sides of glaze with remaining glaze. Chill till set. Let stand at room temperature 10/15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 559.68 Kcal (2343 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 287 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 31.89g | 49% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.04mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 39.43mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 137.3mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 61.45g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 44.6g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.84g | 19% | |
| Protein | 7.82g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 35.6mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 310.43 Kcal (1300 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 159.19 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.69g | 49% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 45.51mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 21.87mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 76.15mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 34.08g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 24.74g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.68g | 19% | |
| Protein | 4.34g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 19.8mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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