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Chocolate Cherry Cake

A moist and decadent chocolate cake layered with rich cherry filling and topped with chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Ganache
  1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  2. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread the cherry filling on the bottom layer of the cake.
  3. Place the top layer back on and pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  4. Let the ganache set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with fresh cherries or chocolate shavings.

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