Description
Rich chocolate cherry cake delivers a symphony of indulgent flavors that dance between deep cocoa and sweet fruity notes. Bakers will delight in this elegant dessert that combines classic ingredients with a luxurious twist, promising a memorable slice of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box angel food cake mix
- 21 ounces (595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Cake Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
Frosting Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by setting the temperature according to the cake mix package recommendations.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cake mix, eggs, and cherry pie filling until the mixture is uniform and lump-free.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a well-greased baking pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the cake following the precise time and temperature guidelines on the cake mix package.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- For the chocolate frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully liquefied.
- Gradually add milk and chocolate chips to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and vigorously whisk in powdered sugar until the frosting reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously and evenly spread the prepared chocolate frosting across the entire surface.
Notes
- Check cake mix package for precise baking temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Fold cherry pie filling gently into cake batter to maintain fruit chunks and distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and better cake texture.
- When melting chocolate chips, stir continuously to prevent scorching and achieve silky smooth frosting consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg