CHERRY COLA CHOCOLATE CAKE

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For a truly different chocolate cake, think outside the box and inside the slow cooker. This easy dessert comes out warm, moist, fudgy and wonderful. And it won't heat up the kitchen. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups cola
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup dark rum
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cola and dried cherries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, chocolate, baking powder and salt. Combine the chocolate milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherry mixture. Pour into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the cola, sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and rum until smooth. Pour over batter; do not stir., Cover and cook on high until set, 2-2-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream and maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

akasha xxx player
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This is the best cherry cola cake I've ever had!


A R Mijanur Rohman
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This cake is a great way to celebrate a special occasion.


Samantha Dlamini
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I love the cherry cola glaze on this cake.


Cameron Mcduffie
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This cake is perfect for a summer party.


Meer Jamaldini
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I'm not a fan of frosting, but I still enjoyed this cake.


noluvmali 23
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Ysabelle Garris
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Overall, this is a good recipe. I would recommend it to anyone who loves cherry cola and chocolate.


keith Wells
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Dipto Das
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover cherry cola.


EDIGA IRUMBA
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I had some trouble finding cherry cola, but I'm glad I did. This cake is worth the effort.


Netta Prowell
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


buyaki bee
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Maxamuud Aweys
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's something I've never tasted before.


Sabir Gamer
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's festive and delicious.


Abid Manwail
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I'm not a big fan of cherry cola, but I still enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor is really rich and the cake is very moist.


okoro godhelp
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ehtesham Mobile
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This cake is so easy to make! I love that I didn't have to spend hours in the kitchen. And the results are amazing!


Azadari_ Network_Hyderabad
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I was a bit skeptical about the cherry cola flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too overpowering, and it pairs really well with the chocolate.


Beka Mcgill
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This cake is a hit! It's moist, flavorful, and the cherry cola flavor is just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.