Cherry cake

Name: Cherry cake - Casiana P.
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 150 g granulated sugar; 150 g flour; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 75 ml oil; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 vanilla essence; 250 g pitted cherries; powdered sugar

Dessert - Cherry cake by Casiana P. - Recipia

The cherry cake is made directly in a multicooker and has a simple batter, divided into two parts: one remains white, while the other is mixed with cocoa. The cherries are placed on top before baking, and at the end, the cake is dusted with sugar. The quantities below yield a cake baked at 150 degrees for 40 minutes, without the need for a traditional oven. Quick Info Preparation time: about 10-15 minutes, according to the working steps Cooking time: 40 minutes Total time: approximately 50-55 minutes, excluding additional cooling time Servings: the number is not specified in the original recipe Difficulty: easy Recipe type: fruit cake, prepared in a Philips multicooker Ingredients 4 eggs 150 g granulated sugar 150 g flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 75 ml oil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 bottle or vanilla essence 250 g pitted cherries 2 drops of vinegar, to extinguish the baking powder Powdered sugar, for decoration Granulated sugar, for coating a bouquet of whole cherries Preparation method 1. Prepare the cherries and ingredients The cherries used in the mixture must be pitted. For decoration, keep a bouquet of whole cherries separately, which will be coated with granulated sugar at the end. 2. Beat the eggs with the sugar Put the eggs and sugar in a bowl and mix them or beat them with a whisk for about 3-4 minutes. The mixture should be homogeneous and well-aerated. 3. Add the oil and vanilla Pour the oil over the beaten eggs with sugar, then add the vanilla essence. Mix well. There is no need for a long mixing time at this stage; it is sufficient for the oil to be incorporated. 4. Incorporate the flour and baking powder Add the flour and the baking powder extinguished with two drops of vinegar. Mix well with a whisk until you obtain a uniform composition, without areas of unincorporated flour. 5. Prepare the multicooker pot Grease the pot of the appliance with a little oil and dust it with flour. This step helps the cake to detach more easily after baking. 6. Pour the white mixture Put about three-quarters of the mixture into the pot and level the surface with a spatula. 7. Prepare the cocoa part Mix the remaining mixture with the tablespoon of cocoa. Put the cocoa mixture in a bag with one of the corners cut off. Use the bag to draw lines and circles over the white batter. The pattern does not need to be perfect; it is sufficient for the cocoa batter to be distributed over the surface. 8. Add the cherries Place the pitted cherries on top of the mixture. They are placed before baking, directly over the batter. 9. Set the multicooker Select the BAKE function, set the temperature to 150 degrees and the time to 40 minutes. Close the lid of the appliance and let the cake bake until the end of the program. 10. Let the cake sit in the appliance for a few minutes After baking is complete, disconnect the multicooker and let the cake sit in the pot for a few minutes. Then carefully remove it using a spatula and place it on a rack. 11. Decorate Dust the cake with powdered sugar. For decoration, place a bouquet of whole cherries coated with granulated sugar on top. Why I make the recipe often It is a simple cake, with common ingredients and a clear baking time in the multicooker. The batter is prepared quickly, and the division into white batter and cocoa batter gives it a pleasant appearance without complicated techniques. The cherries add flavor and juiciness, and the decoration with powdered sugar is done immediately after the cake is removed from the appliance. Tips and variations Tips Beat the eggs with the sugar for 3-4 minutes, as indicated in the recipe, before adding the oil. This is the first step for a homogeneous mixture. The cherries in the batter must be pitted. If there is too much liquid on them, it may get into the mixture and change the texture of the cake, so it is helpful to drain them well before use. Grease the pot and dust it with flour before pouring in the batter. Do not skip this step, especially if you want to remove the cake whole. Respect the setting of 150 degrees and the time of 40 minutes. The recipe was designed for the BAKE function of the Philips multicooker. After baking, do not try to remove the cake immediately. The few minutes left in the appliance help it detach more easily. Substitutions The original recipe does not specify substitutions for ingredients. To maintain the proportions and taste of the recipe, it is recommended to use the indicated quantities of eggs, flour, sugar, oil, cocoa, and cherries. Pitted cherries are the main ingredient of the filling, and it is not advisable to use another fruit in the original version. Variations The pattern on top can be made in lines, circles, or any combination obtained with the cut bag. The amount of cocoa mixture remains the same; only the way it is distributed over the white batter changes. For decoration, you can use the whole cherries mentioned in the recipe, coated with granulated sugar. If you do not prepare this decoration, the cake can be finished simply with powdered sugar. Serving ideas The cake is served after being removed from the multicooker and dusted with sugar. It can be cut after it has cooled sufficiently to retain its shape. The decoration with whole cherries and granulated sugar is placed on top before serving. Frequently asked questions Can I use cherries with pits? No. For the mixture, 250 g of pitted cherries are necessary. The pits must be removed before the fruits are placed over the batter. At what temperature is the cake baked? The cake is baked at 150 degrees, using the BAKE function of the Philips multicooker. The indicated time is 40 minutes. How much mixture is mixed with cocoa? About three-quarters of the initial mixture is poured into the pot. The rest is mixed with a tablespoon of cocoa and used for the pattern on top. Why is the cake left in the appliance for a few minutes after baking? In the original recipe, the appliance is disconnected after baking is complete, and the cake is left in the pot for a few minutes before being removed. It then detaches with the help of a spatula. Can I bake the cake in a traditional oven? The source indicates only preparation in the multicooker, with the BAKE function at 150 degrees for 40 minutes. No time or temperature for a traditional oven is specified, so these cannot be established exactly based on the recipe. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and are calculated for the entire cake, using the main ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour, oil, cocoa, and cherries. The amount of powdered sugar and granulated sugar used for decoration is not specified, so it is not included exactly in the calculation. For the entire cake: Calories: approximately 2,200-2,300 kcal Proteins: approximately 40-45 g Carbohydrates: approximately 300-310 g Fats: approximately 88-90 g If the cake is divided into 8 equal servings, one serving would have approximately 275-290 kcal, 5-6 g of protein, 37-39 g of carbohydrates, and 11 g of fat. The values may vary depending on the size of the eggs, the exact amount of sugar used for decoration, and the variety of cherries. Storage and reheating The original recipe does not include special instructions for storage or reheating. After being removed from the multicooker, the cake is placed on a rack, dusted, and allowed to cool before serving. For the best texture, it is preferable to consume it fresh. If any remains, keep it covered to prevent it from drying out, and serve it at room temperature. Reheating is not provided for in the original recipe.

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