:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/9282202-880798209f6c42bba2fc83ab63ede13f.jpg)
Ingredients
-
cooking spray
-
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
-
1 cup cherry-flavored soft drink (such as Cheerwine®)
-
3 large eggs
-
⅓ cup vegetable oil
-
1 teaspoon almond extract
Frosting:
-
⅓ cup cherry-flavored soft drink (such as Cheerwine®)
-
½ cup unsalted butter
-
¼ cup cocoa powder
-
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
-
¼ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
-
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
-
Combine cake mix, cherry soft drink, eggs, oil, and almond extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
-
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 28minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
-
Combine cherry soft drink, butter, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir and remove from heat.
-
Place powdered sugar into a bowl and pour hot cherry mixture on top. Mix until smooth. Stir in almond extract and allow to cool frosting lightly. Spread over the cake.
Editor's Note:
The directions for making the cake are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand, substituting cherry soda for the water.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
495 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
70g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 495 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
Cholesterol 81mg | 27% |
Sodium 308mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 53g | |
Protein 4g | 9% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 72mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 113mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.