Name: Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; Powdered sugar, for dusting

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How To Make Chocolate Cherry Cake

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Calories : 420kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 55mg
Sodium : 300mg
Total Carbohydrates : 68g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 40g
Protein : 7g

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