Description
Ring in the new year with this stunning New Year Dark Cherry Drip Layer Cake. Featuring rich, moist chocolate layers and a luscious dark cherry drizzle, this cake is a show-stopper for any celebration. Perfectly balanced in flavor and visually captivating, it?s sure to impress your guests and make your festivities unforgettable. Whether you?re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet evening, this cake will be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- 1 ? tsp baking powder
- 1 ? tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark cherries (fresh or canned)
- ? cup granulated sugar (for drizzle)
- ? cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat 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 eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the cherry drip, heat cherries and sugar in a saucepan until bubbling; stir in heavy cream until smooth. Cool slightly before using.
- Once cakes are cool, stack with frosting between layers and pour cherry glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg