Chocolate Cake With Cherries
Chocolate cake with cherries is a delicious and popular dessert loved for its rich chocolate flavor and juicy bursts of cherry in every slice.The soft, moist texture comes from the cherry filling blended into the batter, creating a cake that stays tender and flavorful.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (or whisk)
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box 15.25 oz devil’s food cake mix
- 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup canola oil
For the Frosting
- ½ cup butter melted and slightly cooled
- ⅓ cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Start by getting everything ready. Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) so it can preheat while you work. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- Next, make the cake batter. In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, almond extract, and canola oil. Mix everything together until the batter looks smooth and evenly combined, with no dry spots left.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan. This step is important so the frosting doesn’t melt when you spread it on.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and milk. Slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until the frosting becomes smooth and creamy. Finish by stirring in the almond extract and vanilla bean paste.
- When the cake has fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Allow the frosting to set, then cut the cake into slices and serve.
Notes
Note: For extra texture, you can gently chop some of the cherries in the pie filling before mixing them into the batter. This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
Nutrition Facts Of Chocolate Cake With Cherries
Calories: 420 | Carbohydrates: 58 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 42 g | Sodium: 380 mg