Chocolate Cherry Cake

Name: Chocolate Cherry Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15-20 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes, German Desserts, German Recipes
Ingredients: CAKE:; 1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size); 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon almond extract; FROSTING:; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup whole milk; 5 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.—Lois Valley, Morgan Hill, California

Ingredients

CAKE:
1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a bowl, stir together all cake ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over hot cake. Frosting will harden as it cools.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 259 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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Originally published as Chocolate Cherry Cake in Country Woman November/December 1991

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Christene

Jan 26, 2019

I didn't change anything...it was so yummy and moist
Rosemary Swope

May 20, 2015

We love this! So easy too. I used a can of ready made frosting to make it even quicker.
lvarner

Oct 5, 2014

My husband loves this cake! He is a big fan of chocolate and cherries. This cake is easy to make and tastes great.
Barbara Loree

Aug 8, 2013

This cake is so EASY and DELICIOUS. My friends love it. A friend even baked it in a bundt pan. Occasionally I add a little Cool Whip to top it off.
facsgirl

May 28, 2012

This was so easy and delicious! Instead of making the frosting I used a can of chocolate frosting whichI