Best 15 Cherry Cake With Chocolate Marshmallow Frosting Recipes

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When the occasion calls for a luscious, decadent dessert, a cherry cake with chocolate marshmallow frosting is the perfect choice. This classic recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with its moist, tender crumb, bursting cherry filling, and fluffy, creamy frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will take you through each step, ensuring a delicious, show-stopping cake that will wow your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delightful baking journey.

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

CHERRY CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE



Cherry Chocolate Layer Cake image

Heads will turn when you bring this unforgettable cake to the table. And the attention will only increase when you start cutting-revealing the creamy, luscious cherry filling. -Victoria Faulling, Methuen, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
FROSTING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls and maraschino cherry, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and extract until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and cherry juice; beat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cherries. In another bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth., Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls and a cherry if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Fat 43g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 125g carbohydrate (99g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHERRY MARSHMALLOW CAKE



Cherry Marshmallow Cake image

The marshmallows melt and rise to the top to form a glaze on this very easy to make and convenient cake.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
4 cups miniature marshmallows (about 3/4 of 10 1/2 oz package)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
  • Spread marshmallows in the bottom of the baking pan, pour cake mix over marshmallows, spoon cherries evenly on top.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 389.5, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 34, Protein 4.7

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Cherry Chocolate Cake image

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 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 WITH FUDGE FROSTING



Cherry-Chocolate Cake With Fudge Frosting image

This is one of my grandmother's famous church ladies' luncheon recipes. The cake itself is simple and turns out moist with morsels of cherries throughout. With the cake being so simple, that allows time to make a fabulous frosting. For the frosting, use Recipe #281675 or your preferred chocolate frosting. (Note: Preparation time does not include time required for cake or frosting to set.) In response to one of my reviews, I have adjusted the ingredients to improve the cake--omitted the vegetable oil and replaced it with water and eggs. This recipe is an old one of my grandmother's. I have not made it myself and wonder if her recollection of the ingredients was incorrect. Hopefully the 1-star review doesn't discourage anyone from trying the adjusted cake recipe. I'm not sure what was so terrible about the cake--if it was too dry, too moist, etc. Please be brave, try and give me your thoughts! :)

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge)
1 cup water
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift cake mix into a medium mixing bowl until all lumps are removed. Then add other three ingredients and thoroughly combine. (Note: Be careful to not break up the cherries too much while combining).
  • Pour cake batter into a greased 9" x 13" cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
  • When ready to frost the cake, prepare Recipe #281675 as directed. Apply to cake immediately, spreading evenly.
  • Allow to set for 30-40 minutes.
  • Cut into 15-20 slices and serve.

CHOCOLATE MARASCHINO CHERRY CAKE



Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Cake image

A moist dark chocolate cake with maraschino cherries and nuts. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by dms036

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ⅓ cups water
3 eggs
1 cup chopped almonds
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and cocoa. Make a well in the center and pour in water, mayonnaise and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in chopped nuts and cherries.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 478.7 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Cherry Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

The cake is delicious and very moist. I keep mine in the fridge and tastes great cold. Chocolate & cherries go great together, so why not in a cake! Adding soft cream cheese to canned frosting makes a great difference & makes it not so 'sugary'. ENJOY

Provided by bayoucritter aka. a

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 thirteen x nine inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box chocolate cake mix (pillsbury puddin' in the mix)
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can chocolate frosting
1 (8 ounce) container soft cream cheese
maraschino cherry (without stems)

Steps:

  • mix cake as directed (decreasing the water& oil to above measure).
  • stir in 1 can cherry pie filling.
  • pour into greased& floured cake pan (batter will be a little thick).
  • spread evenly.
  • bake 350 deg (as directed) about 45-50min (til knife comes out clean when inserted into center).
  • cool completely.
  • in bowl, mix frosting& cream cheese til blended.
  • spread onto cooled cake.
  • top with maraschino cherries (as many as u like).

CHERRY MARSHMALLOW MAGIC CAKE



Cherry Marshmallow Magic Cake image

Hey I live near Door County, how can I not have a few cherry recipes here? This cake is cool. The cherries sink to the bottom and the marshmallows melt and rise to the top for a glaze on this easy, tasty cake! *Note: I used a Betty Crocker Super Moist White cake mix for this. Other types of Cake mixes with pudding in the mix may require additional baking time. EDIT: The marshmallow flavor isn't really pronounced. It's the magic in how they rise up make everything come together.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups miniature marshmallows (about 3/4 of a 10.5-ounce package)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 whole eggs

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix. Beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl on LOW speed for 30 seconds, then on MEDIUM speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Set aside.
  • Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with vegetable spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the bottom of the pan. Pour batter over marshmallows.
  • Spoon cherry filling evenly over cake batter.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Top of cake will be bubbly and marshmallows will be sticky.
  • Let cool before serving.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE III



Chocolate Cherry Cake III image

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

FROSTED CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW CAKE



Frosted Chocolate Marshmallow Cake image

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago-one of us will often make it for family gatherings. The cake is moist and rich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 large marshmallows
CHOCOLATE ICING:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack., For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE IV



Chocolate Cherry Cake IV image

This was the cake we had for my birthday. Mostly chocolate with a subtle cherry flavor.

Provided by GODGIFU

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate
¼ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup sour milk
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the yogurt, melted chocolate and cherries with juice. Stir together the flour and baking soda and beat into the creamed mixture alternately with the sour milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

CHERRY CHOCOLATE MARBLE CAKE



Cherry Chocolate Marble Cake image

Cherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved by layering the two contrasting batters. -Sandra Campbell, Chase Mills, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
6 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cherry juice, water and extract; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Divide batter in half. To 1 portion, add cherries and walnuts; mix well. To the second portion, add chocolate; mix well. Spoon half the cherry mixture into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cover with half of the chocolate mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, about 1-1/4 hours. Cool for 15 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



Cherry Chocolate Cake image

Very moist and rich. A favorite of my two grown sons. It keeps very well.

Provided by Ginger McKenney

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups cake flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and almond extract and beat well. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
  • By hand, stir the cake flour, baking soda and salt together. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the cherry pie filling. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool and frost with Chocolate Buttercream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 200.6 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



Chocolate Cherry Cake image

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 :

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



Chocolate Cherry Cake image

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your cake pans before adding the batter, to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For the chocolate marshmallow frosting, be sure to use a high-quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, you can add a little bit of powdered sugar to thicken it up.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fresh cherries.

Conclusion:

This cherry cake with chocolate marshmallow frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. With its sweet and tart flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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