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Chocolate Cherry Cake

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Indulge in the divine flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Cake, a dessert that will tantalize your taste buds! With its rich chocolate base and sweet cherry accents, this cake is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration that calls for a delicious treat. Each slice boasts a moist texture enhanced by cherry pie filling and is elegantly topped with smooth chocolate ganache. Perfectly simple to prepare, this recipe will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings alike.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until blended.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth.
  5. Once cooled, pour ganache over the cake and spread evenly. Let it set for a few minutes before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 270mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or fresh cherries. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.