5-Step Chocolate Cake with Cherry Pie Filling Recipe
Make a delicious 5-Step Chocolate Cake with Cherry Pie Filling! Easy, quick, and perfect for any occasion—indulge in this rich, flavorful dessert today.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand/stand mixer or whisk
- Wooden spoon (for poking holes, optional variation)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Saucepan (for icing)
- Spatula
- Wire rack (for cooling)
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp almond extract optional, enhances flavor
Chocolate Icing
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, almond extract, and cherry pie filling. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch cake pan.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding icing.
Step 2: Prepare the Icing
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Spread warm icing evenly over cooled cake.
Step 3: Serve
- Let icing set before slicing.
- Garnish with whipped cream, fresh cherries, or chocolate shavings if desired.