Description
This Chocolate Cherry Cake is the ultimate busy-mom lifesaver! Moist, chocolatey, and filled with sweet cherries, it’s quick to make, fun for kids to help with, and perfect for family celebrations or everyday treats. No fancy tools or complicated steps, just simple ingredients and a whole lot of love.
Ingredients
-
1 box chocolate cake mix
-
1 can cherry pie filling (540ml)
-
3 large eggs
-
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, extra cherries, melted chocolate drizzle
Instructions
-
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
-
Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
-
Pour: Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
-
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
-
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes before serving.
-
Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate, or add extra cherries on top!
Notes
-
For extra moisture, stir ¼ cup of yogurt or sour cream into the batter.
-
Fresh cherries work too! Pit and halve them, and toss with a little sugar.
-
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
-
This cake freezes well! Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
-
Kid-friendly tip: Let the kids decorate the top with sprinkles or chocolate drizzle for extra fun!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate cherry cake, easy chocolate cherry dessert, family-friendly cake