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Delicious Cherry Chocolate Cake with cherries and chocolate frosting

Cherry Chocolate Cake

Cherry Chocolate Cake combines rich chocolate flavor with tart cherries, perfect for any celebration or a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
Additional Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
  5. Fold in the fresh cherries.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, layer the cakes with frosting of your choice and dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cherry Chocolate Cake can be served plain, or enjoyed with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It can also last up to 2 days at room temperature in an airtight container, or up to a week in the fridge. If frozen, it can be stored for about 3 months.