Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a luscious dessert that combines rich chocolate with the sweet tartness of cherries, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. With a moist crumb and topped with velvety frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself on any day of the week. Easy to make and customize, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in cherries carefully; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg