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Cherry Chocolate Cake

Cherry Chocolate Cake: The Ultimate Decadent Delight You Crave

Indulge in this delicious Cherry Chocolate Cake, featuring rich chocolate layers and sweet cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup White sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier choice.
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Baking Mix Use all-purpose flour for non-gluten-free.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder Ensure it’s unsweetened.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Check freshness.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Additional leavening.
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy-free alternatives like almond milk can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Melted coconut oil works as a substitute.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla bean paste Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1/4 tsp Almond extract Omit if allergic to nuts.
  • 1 cup Hot water Activates cocoa powder.
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted) Can use vegan butter.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Sift to avoid lumps.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Cherry pie filling Fresh cherries can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and mix gently.
  5. Divide the batter and pour it into prepared cake pans. Bake for about 30 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Mix the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  8. Assemble the cake with frosting and cherry filling between the layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cakes are fully cooled before frosting. Apply extra oil or cooking spray for gluten-free cake to prevent sticking.

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