Description
A moist and flavorful bundt cake packed with cherry flavor and chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion. This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add buttermilk and cherry juice, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cherry juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
For extra cherry flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.