Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a luscious dessert that perfectly combines rich chocolate with the sweet-tart flavor of cherries. This moist and fluffy cake is an effortless showstopper, making it ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion where you want to impress. Each bite offers a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup softened butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth; gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in almond extract or swapping cherries for raspberries or strawberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.