Black forest coffeecake

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
3cupsButtermilk baking mix
½cupSugar
4tablespoonsButter or margarine; melted
½tablespoonAlmond extract
3Eggs
1can(21 oz) dark sweet cherry filling or topping, drained
6ouncesSemisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Recipe by: 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5 Preparation Time: 0:45 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine cocoa, baking mix, sugar, butter, almond extract, eggs, and ⅔ cup water. Beat with an electric mixer on medium 15 to 20 seconds.

2. Spread half of batter in a well-greased 7½ x 11 ¾-inch baking dish. Pour undrained cherry filling over batter and sprinkle chocolate chips over filling. Spoon remaining batter on top, allowing some filling to show through. Bake 25 to 30 mins. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.