Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a decadent treat that harmoniously blends the deep richness of dark chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. This cake is perfect for any celebration or as an indulgent dessert to enjoy at home. With its moist texture and delightful flavor, every slice is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while gently stirring until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg