Description
This luscious chocolate cherry cake combines rich chocolate and juicy cherries, creating a dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- 2. Prepare Your Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- 3. Add Cherries: Gently fold in the cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 4. Bake: Divide the batter between prepared pans. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 5. Cool Down: Remove from the oven and let cakes cool in pans for about ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- 6. Frosting Time: Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting and top with extra cherries if desired. Serve with a drizzle of sauce for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using dark chocolate or almond extract. - Ensure cherries are well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.