Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries, creating a dessert that’s both indulgent and memorable. Each slice offers a moist texture with bursts of juicy cherries that perfectly complement the deep cocoa flavor. Ideal for celebrations or an afternoon treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup pitted and halved fresh cherries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in halved cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg