Lenten chocolate cake with cherries
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. More details, it can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Transfer the frozen cherries to a saucepan, add sugar and water. Place over medium heat.
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Step 3
When the filling comes to a boil, add the starch dissolved in cold water, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook for 3–5 minutes and remove from the heat.
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Step 4
For the batter, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 5
Make a well in the center and pour in the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Step 6
The dough should be thick, but fluid.
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Step 7
Line the bottom of the pan with foil or baking paper. Spread the cherry filling on the bottom.
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Step 8
Gradually spread the dough on top. Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 40–45 minutes. Check doneness with a dry skewer.
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Step 9
Let the pie stand for 15 minutes, then carefully turn it over. The pie can be served hot or chilled in the refrigerator.
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Step 10
The vegan chocolate cherry cake is ready, enjoy your meal!