Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a luscious dessert that harmonizes the rich flavors of chocolate with the sweetness of ripe cherries. This delightful cake offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or an intimate evening at home. With its vibrant cherry specks against the deep chocolate backdrop, this cake is not only delicious but visually stunning. Prepare to impress your guests and indulge your taste buds with every slice!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 Âľ cups all-purpose flour
- Âľ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for richness)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans with butter, lightly dusting with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar and beat until light and airy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Incorporate eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternating with milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in pitted cherries and divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg