Sweet Heat Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
A chocolate cherry cake with a kick; served with basil whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chili powder until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Add Cherries
Fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 5
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
