Description
A decadent dessert that skillfully combines rich chocolate flavor with the tart sweetness of fresh cherries.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups fresh or jarred cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate chips (for garnish)
- Extra cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth, then gradually stir in the boiling water.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Combine the cherries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for the cherry filling and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form for the whipped cream.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a platter, spreading cherry filling and whipped cream, then topping with the second layer and frosting it with remaining cream.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg