Description
Cherry chocolate cake is an irresistible dessert that beautifully blends the rich flavors of chocolate with the tart sweetness of fresh cherries. This easy-to-make cake captures nostalgic childhood memories while offering a sophisticated treat for any celebration. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply indulging yourself, each slice delivers an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg