Description
A delightful twist on the classic dessert combining rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 can (21 oz) of cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- 1 cup of chocolate syrup
- 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart, using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the cherry filling for extra flavor.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the whipped cream topping over the entire cake.
- Finish by sprinkling chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it but be aware that the texture may change slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg