Chocolate, Cherry New Year’s Cake
Chocolate, Cherry New Year’s Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly combines rich chocolate and tart cherries, making it the ultimate treat to welcome the New Year. This stunning cake not only boasts incredible flavor but also serves as a beautiful centerpiece for your celebrations. Simple to make, it’s a wonderful way to create lasting memories with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by milk and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in cherries until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with chocolate icing or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg