Description

This Chocolate Cherry Cake combines rich chocolate and sweet cherries for an irresistible treat. With simple prep and key ingredients like chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling, it’s an easy dessert that will impress everyone.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box chocolate cake mix, 15oz
1 can cherry pie filling, 21oz
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks , (or chocolate chips)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3-4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
¼ cup whole milk
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, then set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, egg yolk, and almond extract.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add more chocolate chips or chunks to the batter.
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing and better texture.
You can top the cake with whipped cream or additional cherry pie filling for an extra touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 300
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg