Description
Cherry Chocolate Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and tart cherries. This indulgent cake features layers of moist, fluffy goodness, making it perfect for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With every bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries (halved)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in melted butter and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while stirring gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and halved cherries evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg