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A chocolate bundt cake with pink glaze and cherries on a marble plate.

Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

Megan Weimer
This chocolate cherry bundt cake is rich and moist, with chopped frozen cherries studded throughout the chocolate cake for juicy bursts of fruit in every slice. It’s finished with a pink cherry icing that ties the chocolate and cherry flavors together perfectly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10-cup bundt pan generously greased with baking spray (containing flour is best)

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Ingredients
 
 

Chocolate Cherry Cake

  • 180 grams all purpose flour
  • 65 grams cocoa powder unsweetened or dutch-processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 113 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 120 grams vegetable oil
  • 250 grams granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 220 grams buttermilk room temperature
  • 180 grams frozen sweet cherries cut in half or quarters

Cherry Icing

  • 150 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cherry juice
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions
 

Chocolate Cherry Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray, making sure to get into all the crevices and center tube so the cake releases cleanly after baking.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the all purpose flour and cocoa powder to remove any lumps. Whisk in the baking soda, espresso powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
    180 grams all purpose flour, 65 grams cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat the softened butter and oil together until mostly smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
    113 grams unsalted butter, 120 grams vegetable oil, 250 grams granulated sugar
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl so everything incorporates evenly. Mix in the vanilla extract.
    4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • With the mixer on low speed, alternate between adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
    220 grams buttermilk
  • Toss the chopped frozen cherries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. When the batter has just a few streaks of flour remaining, switch to a rubber spatula and gently fold in the cherries until evenly distributed.
    180 grams frozen sweet cherries
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. To release, gently loosen the edges with a small offset spatula or knife if needed, then carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack. Lift the pan straight up and let the cake cool completely before glazing.

Cherry Icing

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, cherry juice, and heavy cream until smooth.
    150 grams powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cherry juice, 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Drizzle the glaze over the fully cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Frozen cherries: Use frozen cherries straight from the freezer. Do not thaw them first, or they can release too much moisture and streak the batter.
  • Room temperature ingredients: Make sure the butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature so the batter emulsifies properly and bakes evenly. Pull them out of the fridge 1-2 hours before you start baking.
  • Freezing: The cake freezes well without the icing. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 38.8gProtein: 4gFat: 15.8gSaturated Fat: 5.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 58.7mgSodium: 173.8mgPotassium: 141.7mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27.3gVitamin A: 279.6IUVitamin C: 0.8mgCalcium: 33.2mgIron: 1.4mg
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