Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Description: Delight in the rich combination of chocolate and cherry with this indulgent Chocolate Cherry Cake, perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | cup flour |
| 1/2 | cup cocoa powder |
| 2 | teaspoons salt |
| 3/4 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 2 | cups maraschino cherries |
| 1 | cup butter, softened |
| 1 1/2 | cups granulated sugar |
| 2 | large eggs |
| 1 | cup evaporated milk |
| 4 | cups heavy cream |
| 1 1/3 | cups confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
| 1/4 | cup cherry juice |
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 764.3 |
| Total Fat | 45.9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 177.1 mg |
| Sodium | 487.4 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 83.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 48 g |
| Protein | 11.3 g |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and combine flour and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
- Grease two 9-inch cake pans, then dust them with the flour-cocoa mixture to prevent sticking.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
- Drain the maraschino cherries, chop them finely, and reserve the cherry juice for later use. Set both the chopped cherries and juice aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Incorporate the eggs, chocolate, evaporated milk, and reserved cherry juice, and beat the mixture until it’s smooth and well combined.
- Blend in the dry flour mixture and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them set in the pans for about 5 to 8 minutes before carefully turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, split each cake layer in half horizontally, creating four layers in total.
- Layer the cake with chocolate whipped cream frosting between each layer, and finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake as desired.
Enjoy your delectable Chocolate Cherry Cake, an ultimate treat that is sure to impress family and friends!
