Chocolate-Cherry Cake Recipe π«π
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:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). π‘οΈ
- Prepare a round baking tin by greasing and lining it with parchment paper. π½οΈ
- 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. πͺ
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated into the mixture. π₯π₯
- Mix in the cocoa powder until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps in the mixture. π«
- 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. π₯
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. π
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. π°
- 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. β²οΈ
- 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. π§
- 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. π
- Slice and serve your delicious Chocolate-Cherry Cake to enjoy with friends and family! π°π
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! π«π
