Sherrys chocolate cake –Are you in the mood to bake something delicious and a little bit different? If so, let me introduce you to this delightful Cherry Dream Cake! It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to family gatherings. This cake not only looks gorgeous, but it also brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries, making it a truly indulgent dessert. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Cherry Dream Cake
This stunning cake features layers of moist chocolate cake intertwined with a luscious cherry filling. It’s topped with a smooth frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
- 4 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay!
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of cherry preserves on top of one cake layer. Add a thick layer of whipped topping over the cherry preserves.
- Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with whipped topping. Drizzle additional cherry preserves on top if desired and garnish with fresh cherries.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Cherry Dream Cake!
This cake is sure to impress anyone who gets a slice. Not only is it visually stunning, but the combination of flavors will surely tantalize everyone’s taste buds. Happy baking!