Chocolate Cherry Cake
This Chocolate Cherry Cake combines rich chocolate with the tangy sweetness of cherries, creating a moist and delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality for best flavor
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water This creates a moist cake
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved Fresh cherries preferred for better flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay as it creates a moist cake.
- Gently fold in the cherries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh cherries. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting frosting.