Cherry Cake - Multicooker

Name: Cherry Cake - Multicooker - Simina O.
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 - Multicooker by Simina O. - Recipia

The cherry cake in a multicooker is made from a simple batter, similar to a sponge cake, to which a little cocoa and pitted cherries are added. The white batter is poured into the pot, and the cocoa mixture is used to create stripes on the surface. This recipe is also suitable for other fruits, not just cherries. Baking in the multicooker is done on the Bake function at 150°C for 40 minutes. Quick Info Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe Baking time: 40 minutes Total time: preparation time plus 40 minutes of baking Servings: the number depends on how the cake is portioned Difficulty: easy Recipe type: homemade fruit cake for multicooker Appliance used in the original recipe: 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 teaspoon vanilla essence 250 g pitted cherries Powdered sugar for decoration For the cake, use pitted cherries. If the fruit is very juicy, it's best to let them drain a bit before placing them on the batter to avoid excess moisture. Preparation method 1. Prepare the base mixture Place the eggs in a bowl and add the sugar. Beat them for a few minutes until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture becomes smooth. Pour in the oil and add the vanilla essence. Mix until the ingredients are well combined. 2. Add the flour and baking powder Sift the flour over the egg mixture. Also, add the baking powder, previously dissolved with a few drops of vinegar. Mix until the flour is incorporated and you have a smooth batter. There’s no need to overmix; it’s important that no lumps of flour remain. 3. Prepare the multicooker pot Grease the pot with a little oil and dust it with flour. This step helps the cake not to stick and allows for easier removal after baking. 4. Prepare the cocoa mixture Take a small amount of the white mixture and set it aside. Mix it with the tablespoon of cocoa until you achieve a uniform mixture. The amount of cocoa batter should not be large. It is used for the design on top, not to turn the entire cake into a cocoa loaf. 5. Pour the batter into the pot Pour the white mixture into the prepared pot and gently level the surface if needed. Place the cocoa mixture in a bag with a small corner cut off. Use the bag to draw lines or different shapes over the white batter. The design doesn’t need to be perfect; the cocoa stripes will remain visible after baking. 6. Add the cherries Arrange the pitted cherries on top of the mixture. Distribute them as evenly as possible so that they reach multiple areas of the cake. 7. Bake the cake Set the multicooker to the Bake function and the temperature to 150°C. Leave the cake to bake for 40 minutes with the lid closed. After the program ends, disconnect the appliance. The recipe mentions that the cake can also be made in a regular oven, but it does not provide a temperature or baking time for this option. For the oven, adjustments will need to be made based on the appliance used. 8. Cool and portion After the cake is baked, sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Let it cool, then slice it. It’s important not to cut it immediately while it’s still very hot, as the slices may break more easily, and the cherries can make the batter wetter in those areas. Why I make this recipe often It’s a simple cake with common ingredients and a batter that comes together quickly. The cherries add flavor and moisture, while the cocoa part provides a pleasant contrast without the need for two separate batters. I also like that the recipe can be adapted based on the available fruits. It can be made in a multicooker or a regular oven with adjusted baking. Plus, there’s no need for cream or elaborate decoration: a little powdered sugar is enough after cooling. Tips The eggs and sugar should be beaten for a few minutes to ensure the mixture is well homogenized before adding the oil and flour. The baking powder is dissolved with a couple of drops of vinegar, according to the original recipe. No larger amount of vinegar is indicated. Grease the multicooker pot with a little oil and dust it with flour before pouring in the batter. This step should not be skipped, as the cake needs to be removed from the pot after cooling. The cherries should be pitted. If they are very juicy, let them drain before placing them on the batter. Do not open the lid during the 40 minutes of baking, as the recipe is designed for baking with the appliance closed. Substitutions Vanilla essence can be replaced with another available essence, but the original recipe uses vanilla. Cherries can be replaced with other fruits. The source explicitly states that other fruits can be used without specifying quantities or particular combinations. For very juicy fruits, it’s useful to let them drain before use. No alternative to granulated sugar is indicated in the original recipe, so to maintain proportions, it is recommended to use granulated sugar. Variations You can keep the same batter and only change the fruits on top. Thus, the cake can be prepared even when you don’t have cherries on hand. The cocoa design can be drawn in simple lines or irregular shapes using the cut bag. There’s no need to fully mix the two batters, as the cocoa part is used only for decorating the surface. If you prefer a simpler look, you can pour the cocoa mixture without following a specific pattern. The important thing is that it is distributed over the white batter before adding the cherries. Serving ideas The cake is served after it has cooled and been sliced. It can be dusted with powdered sugar before serving or immediately after baking, according to the recipe steps. It’s suitable as a simple dessert, without additional toppings. The cherries and powdered sugar are enough for flavor and presentation. Frequently Asked Questions Can the cake be made without cocoa? Yes. Cocoa is used for a small part of the batter and for the top design. If omitted, the cake will remain with a single type of batter, without dark stripes. Do the cherries need to be fresh? The recipe mentions pitted cherries without specifying whether they should be fresh or from another source. It’s important that they are pitted and, if very juicy, allowed to drain before use. Can I use other fruits? Yes. The recipe specifies that other fruits can be used. However, very juicy fruits may change the texture of the batter, so it’s useful to drain them before placing them on top. What function and temperature are used in the multicooker? The Bake function is used at a temperature of 150°C for 40 minutes, with the lid closed. When can the cake be sliced? After it has cooled. Before portioning, the cake is dusted with powdered sugar, according to the recipe. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and are calculated for the entire cake, excluding an exact amount of powdered sugar. They may vary depending on the size of the eggs, the type of flour, and the amount of sugar used for decoration. For the entire cake: Calories: approximately 2,250-2,350 kcal Protein: approximately 45 g Carbohydrates: approximately 305-315 g Fats: approximately 88-92 g For one slice, the values depend on the number of servings the cake is cut into. For example, if divided into 10 slices, a piece would have approximately 225-235 kcal, with about 4-5 g of protein, 30-32 g of carbohydrates, and 9 g of fat, excluding the powdered sugar added at the end. Storage and reheating After baking, the cake should be allowed to cool and then sliced. The original recipe does not specify a storage time or special storage conditions. No reheating step is provided. The cake is served after cooling, and reheating is not necessary for this recipe.

Cherry Cake - Multicooker

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