Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate cherry cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate with tart cherries for an irresistible flavor experience. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, making it perfect for celebrations or a special treat any day of the week. With its beautiful presentation and moist texture, this cake will surely impress family and friends, creating lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in melted butter and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in cherries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg