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Chocolate Cherry Cake

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cake That's So Easy to Love

Delight in this Chocolate Cherry Cake combining rich chocolate and tart cherries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Standard mix for the best results.
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Feel free to swap with your favorite fruit pie filling.
  • 3 Large Eggs Essential for structure and moisture.
  • 1 Egg Yolk Adds richness to the cake.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks Chocolate chips are a great alternative.
For the Fudgy Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 3 cups Confectioners' Sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference.
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder Enhances chocolate flavor.
  • ½ cup Whole Milk For blending the frosting.
  • ¼ cup Light Corn Syrup Provides gloss and smooth texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances frosting flavors.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, yolk, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chunks, then pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and cocoa, then mix in milk, syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.

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