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cherry chocolate cake

Easy Cherry Chocolate Cake

This is a delicious and easy-to-make chocolate cake with a cherry twist. It's perfect for any occasion, from holidays to birthdays.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box white cake mix (16.25 ounces)
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup canned evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, 1 can of cherry pie filling, lightly beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined.
    1 box white cake mix (16.25 ounces)
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
    1 box white cake mix (16.25 ounces)
  2. Add the powdered sugar to the chocolate mixture and continue whisking until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
    1 box white cake mix (16.25 ounces)
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Top the frosted cake with the remaining can of cherry pie filling. Serve and enjoy!
    1 box white cake mix (16.25 ounces)

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This cake is best served slightly warm or at room temperature. For an extra touch, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
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