Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with tart cherries, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. With its moist texture and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
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, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the cherries gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, frost with powdered sugar mixed with softened butter and vanilla.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg