Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 3/4 cup (60g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240ml)
- Large eggs: 2
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Canned cherry pie filling: 1 can (15 ounces)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-55 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, oil, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in cherry pie filling.
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated fat: 10g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent chocolate cake with a moist and tender crumb.
- Sweet and tart cherry filling adds depth of flavor.
- Perfect for special occasions or as a dessert to impress guests.
User Comments:
- "This cake was so good that it disappeared in seconds!"
- "The combination of chocolate and cherry is a classic for a reason. This cake is a winner!"
- "It's not too difficult to make, and it's worth every effort."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- If buttermilk is not available, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- To make the cake even more decadent, frost it with chocolate frosting or whipped cream.
