Description
Indulgent chocolate cherry cake brings together rich cocoa depths and sweet, tangy fruit in a luxurious dessert. Dark chocolate and ripe cherries create a harmonious blend that promises delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring a perfectly warm environment for baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the angel food cake mix with eggs and cherry pie filling, stirring until the ingredients seamlessly integrate into a uniform batter.
- Transfer the mixed batter into a thoroughly greased baking pan, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge completely clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, giving it ample time to settle and reach room temperature.
- Create the decadent chocolate frosting by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, watching carefully to prevent scorching.
- Introduce chocolate chips and milk to the melted butter, continuously stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, glossy consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually incorporate powdered sugar, whisking until the frosting becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously coat the entire surface with the rich chocolate frosting, ensuring an even layer that covers every inch.
- Slice, serve, and indulge in this delightful chocolate cherry dessert.
Notes
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors like vanilla or white for a unique twist on this classic dessert.
- Replace eggs with mashed bananas or applesauce for a vegan-friendly version that maintains moisture and texture.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate to reduce sweetness and add a deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Check cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when touched, indicating perfect baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg