Chocolate Cherry Nut Cake

Name: Chocolate Cherry Nut Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes, German Desserts, German Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

A cake mix and canned frosting make it easy to serve this dessert, even on busy weeknights. It has a hint of almond that complements the cherries and nuts.—LaJune P. Holton, Sterling, Michigan

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, sour cream, eggs and extract. Stir in pie filling. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with chocolate frosting. Sprinkle with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 338 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Chocolate Cake in Country Woman March/April 2005

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KY_Cook

Jan 1, 2011

It's hard to believe that such an awesome cake is so easy to make! I whip this up when I want something sweet but am pressed for time.