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A moist slice of chocolate cherry cake on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup buttermilk , room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large egg s
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until well combined.
  • Stir in the hot coffee by hand using a spatula; the batter will be thin in consistency.
  • Gently fold in the cherry pie filling until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing or applying frosting.