Description
A delicious and visually stunning dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake topped with sweet cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can (15 oz) pitted cherries, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and cherry juice, then pour it into the bottom of a greased cake pan.
- Arrange the drained cherries over the sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg