Description
Indulge in the luscious flavors of this Fresh Cherry Chocolate Cake, where moist chocolate cake meets juicy fresh cherries. Every slice is a delightful balance of rich cocoa and tart cherry sweetness, making it perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy weeknight treats. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round baking pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients while adding milk until just mixed.
- Gently fold in fresh cherries into the batter.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg