Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. This moist, fluffy cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With delightful bursts of flavor in every bite, this cake is guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries (for topping)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cacao powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Gently fold in chocolate chips and cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg