Description
Sink your fork into a slice of this cherry chocolate cake and experience an exquisite blend of rich chocolate and tart cherries. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any day you crave something sweet, this cake promises to delight your taste buds and leave a lasting impression. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a showstopper at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently. Stir in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 54mg