Chocolate Cherry Jeweled Christmas Cake
Indulge in the festive delight of Chocolate Cherry Jeweled Christmas Cake, a stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate and sweet cherries. With every slice revealing vibrant red cherries amidst decadent chocolate, this cake not only looks beautiful but tastes divine. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; fold in cherries and chocolate chips gently.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost as desired and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: You can use frozen cherries; just thaw and drain excess liquid before use. For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon into the batter or swapping cherries for raspberries.