Description
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a luscious dessert that harmoniously blends rich chocolate with sweet-tart cherries. This moist cake, adorned with creamy frosting and fresh cherry toppings, is perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Experience the indulgence in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh or canned cherries (drained)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in the sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the milk until combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in half of the cherries gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy. - Fresh cherries provide the best flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain well before adding.