This Irresistible Cherry Chocolate Cake is a stunning showstopper! With rich chocolate cake layers, fluffy whipped cream, juicy cherries, and dramatic dark chocolate shards, it’s a dessert made for celebrations, romantic dinners, or anytime you want to wow your guests.
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or boiling water
For the filling and topping:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
Dark chocolate shards or curls
Whole cherries with stems, for garnish
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