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CHERRY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE

Sana Umer
This rich and moist bundt cake blends luscious chocolate with tangy cream cheese and sweet cherries. Perfect for special occasions, it offers a decadent dessert with a tender crumb and a beautiful swirl of flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or canned cherries pitted and chopped

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Decoration (Optional):

  • Powdered sugar or chocolate glaze

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Make the Batter:

  • Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries.

Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

Assemble Cake:

  • Pour half of the chocolate batter into the bundt pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture over batter, then pour remaining chocolate batter on top. Use a knife to swirl gently.

Bake:

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

  • Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead: Cake can be baked a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.
Flavor Tips: Use dark cherries for a richer taste or add a splash of cherry liqueur to the batter.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keyword cherry chocolate cake, chocolate bundt cake, cream cheese swirl, moist bundt cake