Chocolate-Cherry Fruitcake Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (210g) dried cherries (sweet or sour), well-chopped
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1/4 cup (60ml) plus 6 tablespoons (90ml) rum, whiskey, or amaretto
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1 1/4 cup (170g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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10 tablespoons (140g) butter (salted or unsalted), at room temperature
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2 cups (400g) sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2/3 cup (180g) buttermilk or plain yogurt (regular or low-fat)
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1 cup (135g) walnuts, pecans, or almonds, toasted and finely-chopped
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3/4 cup (120g) chocolate chips
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