Salad dressing chocolate cake –Gather around, culinary adventurers, because today we’re diving into a dessert that gets you thinking: “Is it cake, or is it a salad?” Spoiler alert: it’s both! Presenting the marvelous Chocolate Salad Dressing Cake with Cherries & Chocolate Buttercream. Yes, you heard it right—this creation is all about the fun of blending flavors and textures. So, put on your apron and let’s whisk up some laughter and taste!
Look at This Beauty!
Feast your eyes on this masterpiece that dares to defy dessert norms!
Ingredients to Make Your Taste Buds Tango:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 cups chocolate buttercream frosting
Instructions That Are No Laughing Matter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans like they’re going on a spa day!
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Get those arms moving!
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat that batter like it’s a piñata of flavors!
- Slowly stir in boiling water until the mixture is nice and smooth. Don’t worry, it’s supposed to be thin—it’s not a milkshake contest!
- Gently fold in your beautiful cherries, and pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans. They’re ready for the oven!
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Be careful not to eat it yet—patience is key!
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Now is a good time to practice your victory dance.
- Once cooled, frost with the glorious chocolate buttercream. Make it so delicious they won’t even care it’s called a salad!
And there you have it! A Chocolate Salad Dressing Cake that’ll win over dessert skeptics and cake aficionados alike. So slice it up, serve it with a grin, and watch everyone indulge in this sweet confusion!