Best 11 Best Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipes

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In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the most delectable chocolate cherry cake recipe. We understand the significance of a well-crafted cake, the one that tantalizes taste buds and leaves an unforgettable impression. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our goal is to guide you in creating a chocolate cherry cake that will delight your palate and earn you accolades from friends and family. With careful selection of ingredients, precise measurements, and a step-by-step approach, we aim to unveil the secrets behind a moist, fluffy chocolate cake infused with the irresistible flavors of cherries. Prepare to indulge your senses in a symphony of flavors as we explore the world of chocolate cherry cakes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE III



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A must for chocoholics, very moist and fudgy, yet oh so simple to bake.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, almond extract, and 2 eggs by hand; stir until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it tests done. Cool.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Immediately pour over partially cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.-Lois Valley, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

CAKE:
1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together all cake ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over hot cake. Frosting will harden as it cools.

Nutrition Facts :

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is a very tossed-together Black Forest Cake, or, as I like to say, when I am too lazy to bring out the piping bag and tips, it's RUSTIC. It has all the components of the classic German torte, without the fuss. Layers of dark chocolate cake, fresh whipped cream and sweet cherries spiked with Kirschwasser ("cherry water," or clear sour cherry brandy). These flavors are among the most celebrated combinations in the history of pastry making for good reason. This swoon worthy homemade version is super-fast and easy to put together.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Unsalted butter, for greasing
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder (it doesn't seem to make a difference if you use natural or Dutch-process), sift if lumpy
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 egg white
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot coffee
1/4 cup rum or brandy (if you opt out of the booze then use more coffee)
3 cups fresh or frozen sweet dark cherries, pitted (if you are using fresh cherries you will need to add 1/4 cup water)
2 tablespoons kirschwasser or brandy
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and butter.
  • Combine the sugar, flour, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl and whisk until combined, set aside. Whisk together, eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla until well combined. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the hot coffee and rum to the batter and whisk until totally blended and smooth, about 2 minutes. The batter will be quite runny.
  • Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until set when tested with a toothpick. Cool completely.
  • For the cherry filling and topping: Place the cherries and kirsch in a saucepot. Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and then add to the cherries.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the cherries and cook over low heat until the cherries come to a boil and the liquid thickens and is transparent, about 10 minutes. If you are using fresh cherries, you will want to cook them until the fruit is slightly tender.
  • Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • To assemble the cake: Whip the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Place one layer of the cake on a serving platter. Spread half of the whipped cream over the top. Distribute half the cherries over the cream. Repeat with the next layers of cake, cream and cherries. Serve immediately or place it in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE I



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This recipe uses chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling for an easy and delicious cake with a frosting made with chocolate chips.

Provided by Kathy Pieniazek

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, and three eggs. Mix until well blended.
  • Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chocolate pieces until melted and smooth.
  • Frost when cake is cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I've had the recipe for this chocolate cherry cake for years-it's a chocolate lover's delight! It's so easy to make, and is perfect for cupcakes and bake sale treats, too. I get many requests for the recipe. -Ann Purchase, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided
3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top individual servings with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CANDY CAKE



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Cordials of chocolate-covered cherries, a classic "box of chocolates" staple, inspired this delicate cake, filled with a candied cherry mousse and covered in rich chocolate ganache.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note), plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup well-drained good-quality cherries in syrup, such as Amarena or Luxardo, plus 2 tablespoons syrup
One 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces semisweet chocolate (50 to 60 percent cacao), finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, vanilla and 1/2 cup water together in another bowl until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through cooking, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Discard the parchment paper and flip the cakes right side up again. Let the cakes cool completely.
  • Make the cherry filling: Quarter the cherries and transfer them to a medium bowl with the 2 tablespoons reserved syrup. Combine the gelatin with 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Heat the gelatin in the microwave until it melts completely, about 10 seconds, stirring to dissolve. Combine the gelatin, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, salt and almond extract in a food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the cream cheese mixture into the bowl containing the cherries and stir to combine. Refrigerate, checking every 5 minutes, until the filling is just set enough to spread, 5 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the filling firm up too much.)
  • Place one cake on a cake stand and pile the cherry filling in the center, spreading it in a thick layer almost to the edge. Top with the remaining cake, aligning the layers directly on top of each other so the cake does not lean. Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the chocolate ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan then remove from the heat. Add the chocolate, shaking the pan gently to submerge it. Allow the pan to stand, off the heat, for 3 minutes to melt the chocolate. Whisk the ganache until smooth, then refrigerate until it is just thick enough to spread (like mayonnaise), about 15 minutes. (Do not let the ganache harden too much.)
  • 15 to 20 minutes. (Do not let the ganache harden too much.)
  • Stir the ganache again and scoop it on top of the cake, spreading it over the top and sides. Refrigerate the cake until the ganache is set, at least 2 hours or overnight.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by duckit

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 or more, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate fudge cake
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • combine cake mix,pie filling,extract, and eggs.
  • Mix by hand and spread on jelly roll pan or 13 x 9 pan
  • Bake at 350 Until done in middle (25-35 minutes).
  • Frosting-------------.
  • combine sugar,butter and milk,stir over low heat.
  • Bring to boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Cool then frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 51, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.3, Protein 1.6

3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CHERRY DUMP CAKE



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Our Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake brings together the dream team - sweet cherries and rich chocolate. This cherry dump cake recipe calls for only three ingredients and is best served warm with a scoop (or two!) of vanilla ice cream. While this cake is easy to make, the flavor is out-of-this-world and sure to become a family favorite. Whip up this cherry dump cake recipe for an ooey, gooey weekday dessert or for a special occasion!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread pie filling in baking dish.
  • Top with dry cake mix; gently shake pan to distribute evenly.
  • Pour melted butter over top, tilting pan to cover as much of top with butter as possible.
  • Bake 42 to 45 minutes or until mostly dry on top and bubbly around edges. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

MOIST CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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Make and share this Moist Chocolate Cherry Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 cup oil
2 eggs
1 can cherry pie filling
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, leaving cherry pie filling and chips to the end.
  • Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour until done.
  • Cool.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, or make a glaze to drizzle on the cake.

CHOCOLATE AND CHERRY CAKE



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This chocolate cake may sound basic, but with the glace cherries, thin layer of buttercream and a sumptuous dark chocolate ganache, this cake will go down a treat to your family and friends.

Provided by CakerMakerUwU

Time 43m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 32

75g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter or margarine
3 medium free range eggs, beaten
175g self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee, prepared
10-12 whole glace cherries
75g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter or margarine
3 medium free range eggs, beaten
175g self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee, prepared
10-12 whole glace cherries
100g butter, unsalted
200g icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
75g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter or margarine
3 medium free range eggs, beaten
175g self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee, prepared
10-12 whole glace cherries
100g butter, unsalted
200g icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
200g dark chocolate
300ml double cream

Steps:

  • Find a round tin of any size. Line this with greaseproof paper. Preheat your oven to 180 Celsius (fan)/Gas mark 4/350 Fahrenheit. To a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamed.
  • To your bowl, add in the beaten eggs and combine this into the butter and sugar. Make sure every bit is combined. Sift the self raising flour into the mixture and gently fold the flour into the mixture.
  • To this, add in the baking powder and cocoa powder. Mix this until the cocoa powder has been combined. Add in your prepared instant coffee (only a quarter of the cup will do) for an extra boost of chocolate. Combine the coffee into the mixture.
  • Stir in your glace cherries and transfer the cake mix to your round tin. Bake the cake for 20-28 minutes or until there is no mixture on a skewer when you insert it into the cake. Take the cake out of the pan and leave to cool on a wired rack.
  • To prepare the buttercream, combine the butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract. Spread a thin layer on your cooled cake and put any spare buttercream and the cake in the fridge to set.
  • After an hour or two, take out the cake and apply the rest of the buttercream to the cake. To prepare the chocolate ganache, chop the chocolate into even pieces and set aside. Heat the double cream in a small saucepan. Once you see tiny bubbles, take it off the heat immediately and stir in your chopped chocolate. You should have a glossy ganache. If the chocolate doesn't melt in the cream, heat it on a very low heat and stir until glossy.
  • The ganache will set as it cools. Pour the runny ganache all over the cake and reserve some for a sauce. Place the cake in the fridge until the ganache has a dessert-like consistency when you touch it. To serve the sauce, reheat this on a low heat, not in the microwave. Again, the ganache should be runny and smooth. If you do heat the ganache in a microwave and it has split, heat the sauce on the pan until combined. Serve the cake immediately.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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Chocolate and cherries are a match made in sweets heaven. A touch of kirsch -- brandy made from cherries -- enhances the filling for a more pronounced cherry flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 pounds frozen black cherries (about 3 1/3 cup)
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for pans
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup sour cream
3 ounces chopped dark chocolate (1/2 cup), melted and cooled slightly
1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon gelatin

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1/3 cup sugar, kirsch, and cornstarch in a medium pot. Add cherries and any juices. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high until thickened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides of the pan. Butter parchment.
  • Whisk cocoa with hot water in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in sour cream and melted chocolate; let cool. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another medium bowl.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and 1 2/3 cups sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in two parts, alternating with the cocoa mixture and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined. Fold in 1 1/4 cups cherry filling; reserve remaining filling for topping.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth with an offset spatula. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove cake from pan.
  • Transfer cake to a serving platter. In a small saucepan over low, heat gelatin and 2 tablespoons water over low, stirring constantly, just until gelatin melts, about 3 minutes. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk heavy cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar on medium-high. Once soft peaks form, slowly add gelatin mixture with the mixer running until combined. Frost top of cooled cake and top with remaining cherry filling.

Tips:

  • For the easiest cleanup, grease and flour your bundt pan before adding the batter. You can also use a nonstick spray with flour.
  • To make sure your cake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cake from breaking.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • To add a little extra sweetness, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the cake before serving.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist chocolate cake, sweet cherries, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious dessert, give this chocolate cherry cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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