Description
Rich layers of indulgent triple chocolate cherry cake promise a delightful journey through deep cocoa and sweet cherry notes. Chocolate enthusiasts will discover a perfectly balanced dessert that blends intense flavors with elegant texture, inviting you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 (21 oz / 595 g) can cherry pie filling
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85 g) mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries
- Shaved chocolate or extra chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Batter Creation: Blend chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly integrated, creating a dense, rich mixture. Gently incorporate mini chocolate chips for added texture and depth.
- Baking Process: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with minimal residue.
- Glaze Crafting: While the cake cools, generate a luxurious chocolate glaze by heating heavy cream until it barely simmers. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate chips and butter until achieving a silky, glossy consistency.
- Finishing Touches: Cascade the smooth glaze over the completely cooled cake, spreading it uniformly. Allow the glaze to set for approximately 15 minutes. Optional embellishments include fresh cherries, delicate chocolate shavings, or a light dusting of powdered sugar to elevate the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking by checking doneness at 30 minutes; a few moist crumbs on the toothpick ensure a soft, tender texture.
- Drain cherry pie filling slightly to prevent excess liquid from making the cake soggy while maintaining intense fruity notes.
- Use low, gentle heat when melting chocolate to prevent scorching and achieve a silky, glossy finish.
- Substitute gluten-free cake mix for a celiac-friendly version or use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg