Description
A rich, moist, and incredibly easy chocolate cherry cake that starts with a boxed mix and ends in homemade decadence. Perfect for gatherings or a weeknight treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, and eggs until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
Let cake cool completely before frosting. Add chopped walnuts for texture, or drizzle cherry juice for extra flavor. Top with maraschino cherries for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg