Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Cherry Chocolate Cake, where moist chocolate sponge meets juicy cherries for a delightful dessert experience. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and will impress your guests with its stunning appearance and delicious taste. Whether it’s a celebration or just a sweet treat for yourself, every bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk; mix gently.
- Fold in the chopped cherries carefully using a spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring 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: 392
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 74mg