Name: Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved; 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce

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introduction

This Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake mixes dark chocolate and fresh cherries for a rich, soft cake. It fits a small party or a quiet tea time. If you like cherries and small cakes, see cherry red velvet cupcakes for a fun change.

why make this recipe

Make this cake when you want a bold chocolate taste with a bright cherry note. The cake stays moist and looks pretty on a plate. For a different shape but the same rich taste, try a rolled chocolate cake idea.

how to make Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

Preheat the oven and get a bundt pan ready. Mix dry things first, then add butter and wet things. Beat the mix until it looks smooth. Fold in fresh cherries so they spread in the batter. Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. For a creamy swirl idea you can read about a chocolate cake roll with rich creamy filling to copy a filling idea.

Ingredients :

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup chocolate fudge sauce

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the cherries. Pour the batter into the bundt pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before you move it to a wire rack. Drizzle the chocolate fudge sauce over the cooled cake before you serve it.

how to serve Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

Slice the cake and place each slice on a small plate. Add a spoon of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream if you like. You can pair it with a cold slice of chocolate caramel homemade ice cream cake for a big celebration plate.

how to store Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

Cover the cake with plastic wrap or move it to an airtight box. Keep it at room temperature for two days. For longer storage, put it in the fridge for up to one week. You can also cut and wrap slices, then freeze them for up to two months.

tips to make Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

Use room temperature butter and eggs so the batter blends well.
Toss the cherries in a little flour before you add them to help them not sink.
Do not overmix after you add the flour; stir until just combined.
For another way to bake chocolate at home, try a classic chocolate cake roll for a different look.

variation (if any)

Add chopped nuts to the batter for a nutty bite.
Use frozen cherries if fresh are not in season, and do not thaw them fully.
Replace the fudge sauce with a simple chocolate glaze or a dusting of cocoa sugar.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen cherries?
A: Yes. Do not thaw them fully and toss with a bit of flour before you fold them in.

Q: Can I make this in a regular loaf pan?
A: Yes. Bake time will go up. Check with a toothpick after 40–50 minutes.

Q: Can I use oil instead of butter?
A: You can. Use the same amount of oil, but the cake may change in texture.

Q: How do I stop the cake from sticking to the pan?
A: Grease well and flour the pan or use a nonstick spray made for baking.

Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake