🍒🍫 Cherry Chocolate Dream Cake – A Decadent Treat! 🍫🍒
This rich and moist chocolate cake is elevated by the sweetness of fresh cherries and a luscious layer of dark chocolate ganache. A dreamy dessert for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup dark chocolate ganache (for topping)
Fresh cherries (for garnish)
📖 Instructions:
Prepare the Cake Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry:
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.
Add Cherries:
Gently fold in halved cherries. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake:
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with Ganache:
Spread dark chocolate ganache over the cooled cake. Garnish with fresh cherries.
⏱️ Quick Stats:
Prep: 20 min | Bake: 35 min | Cool: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 25 min | Serves: 8
✨ Tip: For an extra indulgence, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
🍒🍫 A bite of this cake is pure bliss – perfect for cherry and chocolate lovers alike! 🥄❤️
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