Elegant Chocolate Cake with Cherries

August 12, 2025 by admin

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### Optional toppings:

* Chocolate ganache (melted chocolate + cream)
* Whipped cream
* Additional cherries for garnish
* Powdered sugar dusting

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## 👩‍🍳 How to Make It

1. **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan(s)—this recipe works beautifully in two 8-inch rounds, a bundt pan, or a 9×13 sheet.

2. **Mix dry ingredients**: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. **Add wet ingredients**: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Slowly stir in hot water or coffee (batter will be thin—that’s good!).

4. **Fold in cherries**: Gently stir in the pitted cherries.

5. **Bake** for 35–40 minutes (for round or sheet pans), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Bundt cakes may need closer to 50 minutes.

6. **Cool** in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. **Top it off**: Once cool, pour over ganache or add a layer of whipped cream and extra cherries for a striking finish.

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## 🎂 Serving Suggestions

* Serve with a scoop of **vanilla ice cream** or a dollop of whipped cream
* Garnish with **fresh mint leaves** for color and contrast
* Pair with a glass of **red wine** or **strong espresso** for a sophisticated dessert moment

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## 💡 Tips & Variations

* Use **frozen cherries** if fresh aren’t available—just thaw and drain well
* Want more cherry flavor? Add a splash of **cherry liqueur** or **kirsch** to the batter
* For a **layered Black Forest-style twist**, fill with whipped cream and cherries, and frost with chocolate shavings
* Make it gluten-free by substituting your favorite 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

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## 🌟 Final Thoughts

This **Elegant Chocolate Cake with Cherries** is a dessert that delivers in both flavor and presentation. The pairing of dark chocolate and tart cherries is timeless, but with this easy recipe, it feels brand-new—deeply indulgent, yet simple enough for any home baker.

Serve it for a special occasion, or just because you deserve something beautiful and delicious. One bite in, and you’ll see why this cake is a keeper.

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Would you like a sugar-free version or need help adapting it for cupcakes? Just say the word!