Chocolate Cherry Cake

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This chocolate cherry cake is made with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling. I like to top it with a rich chocolate frosting made with chocolate chips, butter, and milk.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 5 tablespoons butter

  • cup milk

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, and three eggs in a large bowl until well blended; pour cake mixture into prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool completely.

  4. To make the frosting: Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled chocolate cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291 Calories
11g Fat
48g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 183mg 4%

* 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.

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