Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake, a luscious dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake with bursts of fruity cherry flavor. This one-bowl wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, thanks to simple ingredients like a can of cherry pie filling and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The result? A decadent cake that's perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to celebratory gatherings. Sprinkled with melty chocolate chips for a blissful finish, this cake is as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. Serve it plain, or elevate it with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistibly rich treat. Perfect for chocolate lovers and cherry fans alike, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the cherry pie filling, being careful not to overmix; you want whole cherries visible in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.8 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.6 g | 273% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3598 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 805.9 g | 293% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.4 g | 223% | |
| Total Sugars | 532.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 40.4 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
