Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe only calls for 4 simple ingredients making it super easy to enjoy dessert anytime a craving strikes. Sometimes we want dessert but need something simple and this decadent chocolate cake does not disappoint.
If you enjoyed our Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe, you need to try this tasty cake recipe. It is a crowd pleaser for sure. This cherry chocolate cake recipe full of chocolate flavor is simple to make.
I love to make Easy Dump Cake Recipes and this new recipe is loaded with chocolate.
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Why This Recipe Works
It is super easy using a cake mix and only calls for a few ingredients. Anyone can make this with very little prep work. This Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe is a must try.
You will love how quick and easy it is but it’s tasty enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Devils Food Cake Mix. You can also use regular chocolate cake mix.
- Cherry Pie Filling. Homemade Cherry Pie Filling is an option instead of a can of cherry pie filling from the grocery store.
- Almond Extract. You can also use vanilla extract.
Get the entire ingredients toward the bottom in the recipe card.
Variation Ideas
- Change the Cake – Try yellow cake mix instead of devil’s food cake mix. There are lots of boxed cake mix options. White Cake mix is another good substitute.
- Change the Pie Filling – Use other pie fillings such as apple pie filling, blackberry, strawberry, blueberry and more.
- Chocolate Chips – Add chocolate chips to the cake mix for more of a rich and decadent flavor.
- Top with Cherries – Use maraschino cherries in the baking mix or even on top.
- Change the Pan – Instead of a 9×13 pan, use a Bundt pan or jelly roll pan for something different.
How to Make Chocolate Cherry Cake
Step 1. Add cake mix to large mixing bowl. Then add remaining ingredients.
Step 2. Whisk all of the ingredients together with a mixer. Stir until combined and pour into the prepared pan. The recipe is best using a 9×13 inch pan.
Step 3. Bake the cake in a preheated oven. You should be able to insert a toothpick in the middle and it come out clean. When finished baking cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 4. Frost with your favorite frosting, Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe, or serve with your favorite ice cream.
How to Serve Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Serve with Ice Cream – We love to serve this cake warm with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. Drizzle with chocolate ganache with a cherry on top. There is just something so delicious about cold ice cream seeping into the hot cake and mixing with the cherry pie filling.
- Frosting – Frost the cake with your favorite frosting. You can make a Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting or you can use a store-bought frosting. Chocolate Frosting is also great with this cake.
- Whipped Cream – Whip cream is also another tasty option. I have even used both ice cream and whipped cream.
- Powdered Sugar – Dust the top of the chocolate with powdered sugar before serving.
Expert Tips
- Cake Mix – We used a box cake mix to make this recipe. You can easily make homemade chocolate cake.
- Cupcakes – For individual servings, you can make this recipe as a cupcake dessert. Scoop the cake batter and place in muffin cups and place in muffin tins.
- Cherry Pie Filling – Make sure to use Cherry Pie Filling and not canned cherries. This mixture will not be thick enough if you use canned cherries.
- Baking Pan – Make sure to spray the cake pan with a cooking spray so the cake doesn’t stick to the pan.
Storage
Store leftovers covered in an air tight container. Make sure the cake is at room temperature before covering. This cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Because this cake is best served warm, we like to reheat in the oven at 250 degrees for about 10 minutes. If you have a smaller serving, you can easily reheat in the microwave.
How to Freeze?
This Chocolate Cherry Cake be placed in the freezer. We recommend slicing the cake in individual slices and wrap them in plastic wrap and foil. Place in a zip lock freezer bag so you can pull individual slices.
This Chocolate Cherry Cake can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator overnight when you are ready to enjoy another piece.
More Easy Chocolate Cake Recipes
- Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
- How to Make a Mug Cake from Scratch
- Easy Chocolate Crock Pot Lava Cake Recipe
- Easy S’Mores Cake Recipe
- Butterfinger Cake
- Guinness Chocolate Cake
This Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe is so easy that you can make it today. Don’t forget to come back and leave a star rating and comment.
Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Devils Food Cake Mix
- 21 oz. cherry pie filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. almond extract
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat for 1-2 minutes. If you want chunkier cherries, mix by hand.
- Pour batter into 9×13 sprayed pan.
- Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes.
- Frost with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, or serve with your favorite ice cream!
I have made this cake for many years, the original recipe that I followed called for topping it with chocolate pudding. It makes it such a decadent dessert and we always use a dollop of whipped cream on top.