Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Fresh Cherry Chocolate Cake, where moist chocolate cake meets tart cherries for a delightful treat. Topped with velvety chocolate ganache, this stunning dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy weeknight dinners. Savor each bite as you enjoy a beautiful blend of sweetness and tang, guaranteed to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries (or frozen)
- 1 cup chocolate ganache for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh cherries.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Drizzle with chocolate ganache once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg