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Chocolate and Cherry Cake

Chocolate and Cherry Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the tartness of fresh cherries. This easy-to-make cake is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a sweet indulgence. With its vibrant colors and heavenly aroma, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  4. Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the halved cherries.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips.- If fresh cherries are unavailable, frozen cherries can be used; simply thaw them before incorporating.