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Chocolate Cherry Cake

Indulgent Chocolate Cherry Cake That'll Make You Swoon

This Chocolate Cherry Cake combines rich cocoa and sweet cherries for a mouthwatering dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • ¾ cups cocoa powder use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness for the best results
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cups butter, softened can be substituted with vegetable oil for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs consider a flax egg for an egg-free option
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract use pure for a stronger taste
  • 1 cups cherries, chopped fresh or well-drained canned; substitute with blueberries or raspberries
For Dusting (Optional)
  • ½ cups powdered sugar to dust over cooled cake for an elegant finish

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped cherries gently to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
  10. Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Cherry Cake with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep the cake light, avoid overmixing. For a gluten-free version, use a quality gluten-free flour blend.

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