Print

Decadent Fresh Cherry Garcia Sheet Cake Recipe with Easy Dark Chocolate Frosting

fresh cherry garcia sheet cake - featured image
Print Recipe

A rich and indulgent sheet cake featuring fresh cherries and a smooth dark chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) sheet cake pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently to combine without overmixing.
  6. Fold in fresh, pitted, and halved cherries gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat softened butter with cocoa powder until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and spreadable.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  12. Spread frosting generously over the cooled cake using an offset spatula or knife.
  13. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use fresh cherries for best flavor; frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well. Room temperature ingredients mix better. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Frost only when cake is completely cool to prevent melting. Adjust frosting consistency with heavy cream or powdered sugar as needed. A quick chill after frosting helps set it if kitchen is warm.

Nutrition

Keywords: cherry cake, sheet cake, dark chocolate frosting, fresh cherries, easy cake recipe, homemade dessert, cherry chocolate cake

Find it online: https://twinkletaste.com/decadent-fresh-cherry-garcia-sheet-cake-recipe-with-easy-dark-chocolate-frosting/