Description
Indulge in this irresistible cherry chocolate cake recipe Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat anytime Bite into rich flavors today
1 cup pitted fresh cherries (or substitute with frozen cherries)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour as an alternative)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk with vinegar)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth, then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
Fold in the pitted cherries.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Frost with chocolate ganache or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- cooling time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 calories
- Sugar: 24 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 13 grams
- Carbohydrates: 41 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
