Description
Cherry chocolate cake is a delightful fusion of sweet cherries and rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion. This moist and tender cake features bursts of juicy cherries and chocolate chips in every bite, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your friends and family asking for more. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging in a mid-week treat, this cake is sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg