Bubbly Bold Cherry Chocolate Cake with a Secret Twist
This decadent chocolate cake, layered with tart cherry filling and topped with fluffy whipped cream, offers a delightful surprise in every bite—perfect for any celebration or just because.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups tart cherry filling
- 2 cups whipped cream (bubbly frosting)
- Optional: colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture while stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour equal portions into each prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before layering.
- Spread cherry filling between layers and top with whipped cream frosting. Optionally sprinkle colorful decorations on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg