Cherry Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cherry Chocolate Cake Recipe
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100% would make again

"I've had the recipe for this cake for years--it's a chocolate lover's delight!" writes Ann Purchase of Panama City, Florida. "It's so easy to make...and is perfect for cupcakes and bake sale treats, too. I get many requests for the recipe."

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  • 18 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and almond extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top individual servings with remaining pie filling. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One piece equals 187 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 253 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

Cherry Chocolate Cake published in Light & Tasty February/March 2004, p5

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Cherry Chocolate Cake Recipe

Cherry Chocolate Cake

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by Hatgal

We love this cake but top it with whipped topping and shaved chocolate!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Anonymous

I make this cake quite often. It is easy and tastes great! I make it in a bundt pan instead of the 9x13 and top the slices with whipped cream as well as the cherries.

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