Best 11 Chocolate Covered Cherry Refrigerator Cake Recipes

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Chocolate-covered cherry refrigerator cake is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of chocolate, the tartness of cherries, and the creamy smoothness of whipped topping. It is a no-bake cake, making it perfect for those who are short on time or don't have access to an oven. With its layers of chocolate wafers, cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a stunning and delicious chocolate-covered cherry refrigerator cake that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 quarts heavy whipping cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Two 9-ounce sleeves thin chocolate wafers (72 cookies)
One 16-ounce bag frozen dark sweet cherries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tart cherry juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pour 3 cups whipping cream in the bowl of a stand mixer, then add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Scrape the whipped cream out of the bowl and set aside for cake assembly.
  • Pour the remaining 3 cups whipping cream into the stand mixer bowl, then add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Set this chocolate whipped cream aside for cake assembly.
  • Assemble the cake on a round serving platter or cake stand. Place 2 tablespoons of the plain whipped cream in the center of the platter. Spread it into a very thin layer, forming a 10-inch round to secure the first layer of wafers. Place 9 wafers, side by side, around the inner edge of whipped cream. Fill the center of the wafer circle with 3 more wafers (break 1 of the 3 wafers in half to fill the center neatly like a puzzle).
  • Spread a third of the chocolate whipped cream (about 1 cup) in an even layer on top of the wafers using a small offset spatula. Be sure to push the whipped cream almost to the edge of the wafers, leaving just a bit of the wafers exposed. Repeating the same pattern, make another wafer layer with 12 wafers. Next, place a third of the whipped cream (about 1 cup) on top of the wafers in an even layer. Top the whipped cream with another layer of wafers. Repeat this process to create 4 more layers, alternating between the plain whipped cream and chocolate whipped cream, each separated by a layer of 12 wafers. Place the cake into the refrigerator to set up 8 hours or up to overnight.
  • For the cherry sauce: Meanwhile, combine the frozen cherries, granulated sugar, honey, salt, lemon juice and 1/2 cup tart cherry juice in a medium saucepot. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the cherries soften, about 8 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons of tart cherry juice in a small mixing bowl to create a slurry. Drizzle the slurry into the cherry mixture, stirring constantly, then cook at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce develops a smooth velvety texture, 2 to 3 minutes. Put the sauce in the refrigerator to cool until the icebox cake is ready to serve.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Top with the cold cherry sauce and serve immediately.

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 ICEBOX CAKE



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     dessert

Time 13h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Three 9-ounce packages chocolate wafer cookies (or make your own!)
Two 10-ounce bags frozen pitted cherries (sour cherries preferred)
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup lemon juice
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the icebox cake: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat together the cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag or a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. (If using a freezer bag, snip off a corner when ready to pipe.)
  • Arrange an even layer of cookies in a 9-inch springform pan (or on a large flat plate). Spread the cookies with a 1/4-inch layer of whipped cream, leaving a narrow border at the edges. Repeat with the remaining cookies and cream; there should be 7 to 8 cookie layers total. End with a layer of whipped cream and then pipe cream on top in concentric circles to simulate a bumpy cake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • For the cherry sauce: Bring the cherries, sugar and 2/3 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often. Stir together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling cherry mixture. Return to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Puree in a blender or with an immersion blender.
  • To serve, dust the top of the icebox cake with cocoa powder and drizzle with cherry sauce.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY PUDDING CAKE



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Growing up, I remember my grandfather cherishing the chocolate-covered cherries we'd bring him for Christmas. He passed away this past year, and I came up with this rich recipe in his honor. It's delicious served with whipped topping. -Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
1/3 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
PUDDING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1-1/4 cups hot water
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sour cream, oil, butter and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, sugars, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to sour cream mixture just until combined. Stir in cherries and chips. Pour into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cocoa. Stir in hot water until blended. Pour over the batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until set. Let stand for 15 minutes. If desired, dust servings with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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-COVERED CHERRY CAKE



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

Provided by VKuuipo Bridges

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package devil's food cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350degrees.
  • Lightly mist a 13x9 inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • Set pan aside.
  • Place all ingredients into large mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer on low for 1 minute.
  • Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more.
  • The batter should look thick and well blended.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Place the pan in the oven.
  • Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve with a chocolate glaze or frosting.
  • (That wasn't included in the recipe).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3086.5, Fat 92.1, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 4570.5, Carbohydrate 550.5, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 202, Protein 45.7

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 IV



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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

CHOCOLATE REFRIGERATOR CAKE



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This is reminiscent of my childhood where this cake was often made to serve with afternoon tea. Remember use half of the chocolate for the cake and half for the top of the cake later on - don't melt it all at once! You can use white chocolate as well. Requires a few hours refrigeration time which is included in times.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 20cm cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter, to grease cake tin
250 g digestive biscuits
125 g walnut pieces
60 g slivered almonds
60 g glace cherries
250 g raisins, soaked in
1 cup brandy or 1 cup Cointreau liqueur
2 tablespoons golden syrup
300 g dark chocolate
185 g unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Grease round 20cm cake tin with butter.
  • Put biscuits between sheets of greaseproof paper and crush with rolling pin.
  • In a bowl mix together biscuit crumbs, nuts, cherries and raisins and liqueur.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat add syrup, 150g chocolate and melted butter. Stir until all mixed together and melted.
  • Pour this mixture over the biscuit mixture and stir well.
  • Pack mixture into cake tin.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  • Then melt the remaining chocolate and pour over cold cake whilst in tin.
  • Allow chocolate to set in fridge and then serve in small slithers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6439.7, Fat 433.3, SaturatedFat 205.8, Cholesterol 397.8, Sodium 2114, Carbohydrate 535.3, Fiber 75.5, Sugar 216.5, Protein 96.8

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY SHEET CAKE WITH POUR -OVER GLAZE



Chocolate Covered Cherry Sheet Cake With Pour -Over Glaze image

This is from the Cake Doctor cookbook, adapted from a 1974 Pillsbury bake-off winner. This is different than others posted because it is not in layers and has a glaze poured over while cake is still warm. (The only change I made is reduce the sugar quantity from 1 C to 3/4 C, to make the glaze chocolate-y but not quite as sweet.)

Provided by Mareesme

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (I use devils food)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking pan or spray with vegetable oil spray. Set pan aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 dg. with rack in center of oven.
  • Place cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs and almond extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend at low speed for 1 minute, then stop and scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more. Batter should look thick and well-blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with spatula, then place in oven. Bake 30-34 minutes, until cake springs back in center when touched. Place on rack while making glaze.
  • Place sugar, butter and milk in a small sauceman over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Boil gently for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove pan from heat and mix in chocolate chips. After chips have melted and glaze is smooth, pour it over the warm cake so that it covers entire surface. The glaze with be thin, but will firm up. (I speed up the process by chilling cake.).
  • After glaze is set and cake has cooled down, cut into serving size pieces and enjoy!
  • (NOTE: The glaze is very rich. If you are not as much of a chocolate lover as I (huh?) make sure there is only a thin layer covering top of cake.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5037.4, Fat 205.8, SaturatedFat 90.6, Cholesterol 596.9, Sodium 5009.7, Carbohydrate 805.5, Fiber 25.9, Sugar 440.9, Protein 55.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
  • Pit the cherries before using them.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips are a good choice for this recipe.
  • Do not over-mix the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Decorate the cake with additional cherries, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Layer Cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy cherry filling, and rich chocolate frosting. The cake is easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. Whether you are baking it for a special occasion or just because you love chocolate and cherries, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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