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    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake (Video Recipe)

    by Jolina | Published: May 21, 2020 | Last Updated: April 5, 2021 | 10 Comments
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    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake
    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake
    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake
    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

    This chocolate cherry bundt cake is packed with fresh cherries and dark chocolate chips. Easy to make and so good, serve this fresh cherry bundt cake to friends and family, bring to picnics, or simply enjoy with your favourite cup of coffee.

    (Looking for a simple cherry cake? This easy cherry cake recipe from scratch is easy to make and is the perfect snacking cake. And if you want to put that bundt pan to good use, try this easy lemon bundt cake after!)

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake
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    Ingredients you need to bake chocolate cherry bundt cake
    How to make (with photos)
    Baking tools you’ll need
    Expert baking tips
    Other cherry recipes
    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake (Video Recipe)

    Cherries are one of my favourite things about summer. We love eating them fresh and I especially enjoy baking with them. A tall, cold glass of sweet cherry vanilla milkshake is a special summer treat too.

    This chocolate cherry bundt cake is a relatively new addition to my recipe collection. I finally bought myself a bundt pan (yay me) and have been making all kinds of bundt cakes, from chocolate cakes to pumpkin cakes. 

    I figure since it’s summer, let’s start with this fresh cherry bundt cake recipe. Not too sweet, crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside, the perfect combination of cherries and dark chocolates. 

    Let’s get to it and take advantage of all the sweet cherries everywhere.

    Ingredients you need to bake chocolate cherry bundt cake

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

    In addition to cherries and dark chocolate chips, you’ll need the following pantry staples:

    • Unsalted butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Greek yogurt
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Salt

    How to make (with photos) 

    I’m happy to report this is a very easy and straightforward recipe as well. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make!

    1. PREP YOUR BUNDT PAN. First thing you want to do is preheat your oven to 350F. You also want to prep your bundt pan. There is really no right or wrong way to coat or grease a bundt pan. Every baker has a favourite way and if that way has always worked for you, stick to that (I share how I do mine below).

    2. COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS. In large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

    3. CREAM BUTTER. Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 

    4. ADD WET INGREDIENTS. Proceed to add eggs one at a time, making sure each addition is incorporated. Remember to scrape the sides of your bowl. Add vanilla extract and greek yogurt and continue to stir until combined.

    4. ADD FLOUR, CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE. Add your flour mixture and stir just until combined. Add cherries and chocolate chips and gently fold until evenly distributed. Your cake batter will be very thick at this point.

    5. BAKE. Scoop your cake batter into your prepped bundt pan, even out the top, and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick or bamboo skewer comes out with minimal dry crumbs.

    6. COOL AND ENJOY. Take out of the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about half an hour. Then gently loosen the sides (I like using an angled spatula for this) before turning over the cake on a cooling rack to cool completely. Careful here: your cake would/should detach from the pan fairly easily; we don’t want any accidents!

    Sometimes I make a simple drizzle to make the cake prettier but frankly, it really doesn’t need it.  It’s great as it is! 

    But if you want to (drizzles are fun and pretty after all), just mix confectioner’s sugar with milk or cream until the sugar dissolves and you achieve a runny, pourable consistency.

    Baking tools you’ll need

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

    I like using my stand mixer when making this recipe but you can certainly make this with a handheld electric mixer. Other tools you’ll need include:

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Standard-size bundt pan (holds about 10-12 cups)
    • Cooling rack

    A cherry pitter would also come in handy.

    Expert baking tips

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

    The best way to pit cherries

    If you love fresh cherries as much as we do, chances are you also borderline worship the person who invented the cherry pitter. 

    Before we invested in one (and they are not expensive), we tried all kinds of hacks — from using a straw to using a paper clip. All of the hacks we tried were difficult and resulted in very sore, very red hands.

    I strongly recommend you save yourself the trouble and buy a cherry pitter. Your hands and fingers will thank you!

    How to prep a bundt pan

    Every baker has his or her own 100% guaranteed, no-fail way to grease a bundt pan. Some use butter with flour, some use just oil, others use ready-made cake release sprays.

    I use shortening + granulated sugar. 

    I melt about 2 tablespoons of shortening and coat my pan with it. Every nook and cranny. Especially the middle/tube, which a lot of bakers forget.

    Then I sprinkle enough granulated sugar to coat that. 

    I add about a heaping tablespoon of sugar in there, cover the top of the pan with cling wrap or aluminum foil and shake. Over the sink so I don’t make a huge mess. 

    If I see bald patches, I add more sugar and shake some more. I make sure the whole inside of the pan is coated.

    Using sugar instead of flour gives my bundt cakes a nice crunch on the outside. It adds to the sweetness too but not by much.

    What to do if cake is stuck in pan

    Sometimes, and it happens to the best of the best, cakes just get stuck to the pan. There are a several things we can do to help it along like steaming or freezing. 

    Alternative pans to use if I don’t have a bundt pan

    No bundt pan? No problem. You can still make this chocolate and cherry cake recipe using a 9×13 rectangular pan or 2 9-inch round pans.

    Just remember that the cake will bake faster in these traditional pans so watch your cakes and check for doneness at the halfway point.

    Don’t let not owning a bundt pan stop you from enjoying this delicious recipe. Hope you’re enjoying your summer!

    Other cherry recipes

    Roasted Cherry Choco Chip Ice Cream
    Roasted Cherry Choco Chip Ice Cream
    Puff Pastry Cherry Hand Pies
    Puff Pastry Cherry Hand Pies

    Love cherries? Try these other cherry recipes.

    Another chocolate and cherry combo, you will definitely scream for this delicious roasted cherry choco chip ice cream. And it’s so easy to make, you don’t even need an ice cream machine.

    These puff pastry cherry hand pies are so easy to make and so delicious you’d want to have a stash all the time. Perfect for picnics, afternoon snacking and breakfast-on-the-go.

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

    Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake (Video Recipe)

    Author: Jolina
    This chocolate cherry bundt cake is packed with fresh cherries and dark chocolate chips. Not too sweet, crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside, delicious!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 392 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • Hand Mixer
    • Bundt Pan

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 pcs large eggs room temperature
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • 12.5 oz dark chocolate chips
    • 10.5 oz fresh cherries pitted and halved

    Optional Glaze

    • ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
    • 1 tbsp milk or cream

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease or coat your bundt pan and set aside (see notes).
    • In large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
    • Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Proceed to add eggs one at a time, making sure each addition is incorporated. Remember to scrape the sides of your bowl.
    • Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup greek yogurt and continue to stir until combined
    • Add your flour mixture and stir just until combined.
    • Add cherries and chocolate chips and gently fold until evenly distributed. Your cake batter will be very thick at this point.
    • Scoop your cake batter into your prepped bundt pan, even out the top, and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick or bamboo skewer comes out with minimal dry crumbs.
    • Take out of the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about half an hour. Then gently loosen the sides (I like using an angled spatula for this) before turning over the cake on a cooling rack to cool completely. 
    • To make the optional glaze, just mix confectioner’s sugar with milk or cream until the sugar dissolves and you achieve a runny, pourable consistency.

    Video

    Notes

    1. The yield would depend on how thick or thin you slice your cake pieces.
    2. There really is no right or wrong way to coat or grease a bundt pan. Every baker has a favourite way and if that way has always worked for you, stick to that (I share how I do mine in the post above).
    3. Scroll up to the post to see the complete step-by-step photos.
    4. Click the video to watch how easily this cake comes together!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information are estimates only.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a star rating today!Also tag @iamtheunlikelybaker I’d love to see your creations.

    Happy baking!

    Did you make chocolate cherry bundt cake? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.

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    Comments

    1. Marilyn ann Began

      June 15, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Can I use frozen cherries?

      Reply
      • Jolina

        June 17, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        Hi Marilyn, I haven’t tried in this recipe. I always use fresh cherries.

        Reply
    2. Camila Grace

      June 27, 2020 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Good explanation.. It was easy to understand it because you explained with the help of pictures.

      Reply
      • Jolina

        July 07, 2020 at 11:57 am

        Glad the pictures helped!

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth

      May 27, 2020 at 10:30 am

      That cake looks divine. I plan to enjoy it vicariously through your photos. Yum 🙂

      Reply
    4. Christa

      May 25, 2020 at 12:22 am

      Wow, this looks delicious. I have the biggest sweet tooth and will need to try this ASAP!

      Reply
    5. Angela

      May 24, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      I love the combo of chocolate and cherries! This recipe sounds delicious, can’t wait to make it at home!!

      Reply
    6. Aisasami

      May 24, 2020 at 7:26 am

      Yummy! I really want to make a bundt cake like this, it is so delicious looking!

      Reply
    7. Patricia Chamberlain

      May 23, 2020 at 9:41 am

      This looks so good! I have not been baking much lately, but I will have to give this a try.

      Reply
    8. Stephanie

      May 22, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      I love chocolate and fruit together! Won’t last long in my house.

      Reply

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