Chocolate Cherry Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cake is a moist, rich dessert combining decadent chocolate cake with sweet cherry pie filling and melty semisweet chocolate chips. Easy to prepare using a cake mix and pantry staples, this luscious cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want a chocolatey treat with a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: 12-15 servings
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 (15.25 oz) package chocolate cake mix
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and milk. Beat on medium speed until smooth and blended.
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Gently fold in cherry pie filling evenly through the batter.
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Stir in semisweet chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
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Cool before serving. Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cherries instead of canned pie filling for a fresher flavor.
Add vanilla extract for extra depth.
Top with chocolate ganache or cherry glaze for an elegant finish.
Substitute chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate chips.
Add chopped nuts for crunch.
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