Chocolate Cherry Cake
Indulge in the decadence of this Chocolate Cherry Cake, a show-stopping dessert that combines layers of moist, rich chocolate cake with luscious cherry pie filling and a silky chocolate ganache. Perfectly balanced between the tartness of cherries and the sweetness of chocolate, this stunning recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Easy to make with pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, it also features a smooth ganache made with semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream for a glossy finish. Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this irresistible cherry chocolate cake is sure to impress—and leave everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: chocolate cherry cake recipe, easy chocolate cake, chocolate ganache cake, cherry dessert recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.
Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the boiling water to the batter. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly on top of the layer.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cherry pie filling over it.
To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and pour it over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens but is still pourable.
Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread it evenly if needed.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the ganache before serving.
Slice and serve the cake at room temperature. Enjoy your Chocolate Cherry Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.5 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.2 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 521 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 5260 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 959.8 g | 349% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.0 g | 329% | |
| Total Sugars | 614.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.2 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 49.3 mg | 274% | |
| Potassium | 4559 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
