Description
This delicious cherry chocolate cake combines rich cocoa flavors with fresh cherries for a delightful treat.
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
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- This cake can be served with whipped cream for added richness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg