Description
A decadent cake combining rich chocolate and sweet cherries for a dreamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and garnish with additional cherries.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g