Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate with tart cherries, perfect for gatherings and creating memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and halved)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. You may sauté the cherries briefly to unlock their juices.
- Mix the melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Pour this mixture into your greased cake pan and arrange the halved cherries on top.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk.
- Pour the batter over the prepared cherry layer and smooth the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean from the center.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip it onto a plate to release it from the pan.
Notes
Consider serving with whipped cream or chocolate sauce and try substituting regular milk with almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg