Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate flavor with the tartness of cherries, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and decadent, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is easy to follow. You can also pair it with a savory Chicken Recipe for a complete meal experience.

Indulgent Chocolate Cherry Cake

This cake features layers of chocolate sponge infused with cherry flavor, topped with a luscious cherry frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 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 whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cherry pie filling
1/2 cup unsweetened whipped cream for topping
Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, mix the cherry pie filling with whipped cream until well combined.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cherry frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cherry frosting.
Garnish: Decorate with fresh cherries if desired. Slice and serve.