Decadent Chocolate-Cherry Bliss Cake 🍫🍒

Chocolate-Cherry Cake Recipe 🍫🍒

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 1 cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
2. Prepare a round baking tin by greasing and lining it with parchment paper. 🍽️
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer. 💪
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated into the mixture. 🥚🥚
5. Mix in the cocoa powder until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps in the mixture. 🍫
6. Gradually add the self-raising flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense cake. 🥄
7. Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. 🍒
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. 🍰
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on it towards the end to prevent overbaking. ⏲️
10. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. 🧊
11. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with your favorite chocolate buttercream frosting. You can spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake using a spatula or piping bag for a more decorative finish. 🎂
12. Slice and serve your delicious Chocolate-Cherry Cake to enjoy with friends and family! 🍰🎉

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 378.6
• Fat: 13.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.2g
• Cholesterol: 83.4mg
• Sodium: 100.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 61.5g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Sugar: 37.8g
• Protein: 5.6g

Recipe Notes:

• Fresh Cherries: If fresh cherries are not in season, you can use frozen cherries instead. Just be sure to thaw and drain them well before adding them to the batter.
• Almond Extract: The almond extract adds a lovely depth of flavor to the cake, but if you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute it with vanilla extract or skip it altogether.
• Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: You can use store-bought frosting if you’re short on time, but homemade chocolate buttercream is incredibly easy to make and adds a rich, decadent finish to the cake. Simply combine softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk or cream until smooth and creamy.

Enjoy baking and indulging in this irresistible Chocolate-Cherry Cake! 🍫🍒