Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Cake
Maraschino cherries were originally made from Marasca cherries, which are a sour cherry variety native to Croatia and Italy.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in the maraschino cherries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, frost the cake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21g33%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
