Description
A delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, offering a beautifully presented and deliciously decadent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Spread the pitted cherries evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a rich batter.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate to reveal the cherries.
Notes
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg