Best 7 Chocolate Cherry Delight Cake Recipes

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In the realm of sweet indulgences, chocolate and cherry intertwine to create a symphony of flavors that ignite taste buds and leave a trail of exquisite memories. Whether it's a special occasion or a simple craving for a delectable treat, the chocolate cherry delight cake emerges as a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses. With its layers of moist chocolate sponge, velvety cherry filling, and rich chocolate frosting, this cake is an embodiment of pure indulgence.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DELIGHT



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A refreshing protein-packed smoothie suitable for any time of day.

Provided by Terri Frank Ramseyer

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Drinks

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 packet CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Rich Milk Chocolate High Protein Powder Drink Mix
¾ cup almond milk
½ cup frozen pitted cherries
½ cup ice

Steps:

  • Add chocolate drink mix, almond milk, cherries, and ice to blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 213.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DELIGHT CAKE



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

Provided by Kristy Lee 7

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa, hershey's
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash salt
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container frozen non-dairy topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Line bottom of two 9-inch round pans with wax paper.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. (Batter will be thin.) Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Carefully remove wax paper. Cool completely.
  • To assemble dessert, place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with half of whipped topping; top with half of pie filling. Top with second cake layer. Spread with remaining topping and pie filling. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 144.6, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 3.3

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 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

DREAMY CHERRY DELIGHT CAKE



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Easy, refreshing dessert. It can easily be made low-fat/cal. by making cake according to low-fat directions, using sugar-free pudding (w/ skim milk),light pie filling, and fat-free cool-whip...and it still tastes AWESOME!! (Cook time depends on baking time of cake)

Provided by Manda

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9x13 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package 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)
1 (4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to pkg.
  • directions, using 9x13 inches.
  • pan.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pudding according to pkg.
  • directions.
  • When cake is done, remove from oven and poke several large holes in cake (I use the end of a wooden spoon).
  • Spread pudding on top.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Spread cherry pie filling evenly over top of pudding.
  • Spread cool whip over top of pie filling.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.6, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 31.6, Protein 3.9

CHOCOLATE CHERRY LAYER CAKE



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This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's, a pumpkin for autumn and a tree for Christmas. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups cherry yogurt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) more-fruit cherry pie filling, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon, yogurt, eggs, milk and vanilla. Beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter. Spread 1-3/4 cups whipped topping in a circle 1-1/2 in. wide around outer top edge of cake. Fill in center with 1 cup cherry pie filling. Top with remaining cake layer., Remove and discard 1/3 cup thickened cherry sauce from pie filling. Using some of the cherries, outline a star shape on top of cake; fill in center with remaining pie filling. Spread or pipe 1-3/4 cups whipped topping around the star. If desired, pipe remaining whipped topping around bottom edge of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 8g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the cake to ensure even cooking.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • When making the frosting, be sure to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the cocoa powder and milk alternately to the frosting, beginning and ending with the cocoa powder.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cake.
  • Garnish the cake with fresh cherries or chocolate shavings for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cherry delight cake is a delicious and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. The moist chocolate cake is topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and garnished with fresh cherries. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are some additional tips for making the best chocolate cherry delight cake:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips in the cake batter.
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the batter for a deeper flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the cake.
  • You can also add other mix-ins to the cake batter, such as chopped walnuts, pecans, or white chocolate chips.
  • For a special occasion, you can decorate the cake with a chocolate ganache or a mirror glaze.

No matter how you choose to make it, this chocolate cherry delight cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this recipe a try.

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