Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a decadent dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and juicy cherries in every bite. This moist, flavorful cake features a delightful cherry frosting that elevates it to a show-stopping treat for any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings, this recipe promises to create sweet memories that will linger long after the last slice is gone.
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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter until light. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately mix dry ingredients with milk into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them 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 (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg