Description
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a sumptuous dessert that harmonizes rich chocolate with the tartness of cherries, creating an indulgent treat perfect for any occasion. Each slice reveals a moist texture and an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just craving something delicious, this cake promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- 3. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter until frothy.
- 4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- 5. Gently fold in the cherries, reserving some for decoration if desired.
- 6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg