Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake
Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake—a delightful dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. This moist and decadent chocolate cake is layered with luscious swirls of cherry pie filling and topped with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips for a dessert that feels both elegant and comforting. The batter, made with simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, buttermilk, and hot water, comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully in just 35 minutes. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a midweek treat, this cake offers the perfect balance of deep chocolate richness and fruity cherry brightness. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. Whether you’re honoring Nana’s legacy or creating new traditions, this chocolate cherry cake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1.5 cups canned cherry pie filling
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Add in the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 4
Reduce the mixer speed to low and carefully add the hot water to the batter. Mix until evenly combined. The batter will be thin, which is expected.
Step 5
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Step 6
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the batter, distributing it evenly across the surface.
Step 7
Pour the remaining batter over the cherry filling and gently spread it to cover the cherries.
Step 8
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (avoid piercing the cherries when testing).
Step 10
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Step 11
Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1844.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4380.9 |
| Total Fat 172.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 51.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g | |
| Cholesterol 398.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3337.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 750.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 79.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 434.1g | |
| Protein 84.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 208.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 626.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 42.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3603.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories