Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavor with the sweetness of cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
- 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen sweet cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for cherry filling)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- Fresh cherries or chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Slowly mix in hot coffee until the batter is thin but well combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For cherry filling, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread cherry filling over the top, drizzle with ganache. Put the second layer on top and spread ganache over the entire cake.
- Garnish with fresh cherries or chocolate shavings. Let set in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve at room temperature. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, cherry cake, dessert, baking