Cherry Chocolate Cake

Name: Cherry Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided; 3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling YIELD: 18 servings.

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
2. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top individual servings with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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