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Chocolate Cherry Cake

Deliciously Moist Chocolate Cherry Cake That Everyone Loves

This Chocolate Cherry Cake combines rich chocolate and tart cherries in a moist, fudgy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix 15-ounce box for best texture
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling can swap with other fruit pie filling
  • 3 large Eggs acts as a binder
  • 1 large Egg Yolk enriches the cake
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can use vanilla extract as a substitute
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks chocolate chips can be used as an alternative
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate melt and cool before using
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar adjust for preferred sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder use unsweetened for perfect balance
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk cream can be a richer substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup can use honey as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, egg yolk, and almond extract in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
  7. Add melted chocolate, milk, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the frosting mixture and beat until smooth.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  9. Slice the cake and serve at room temperature, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week.

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