Best Chocolate Cherry Angel Cake Recipes

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CHOCOLATE-FILLED CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate-Filled Cherry Angel Cake image

Here's a cake that will catch the eye of all your guests. It's beautiful and is ideal for parties or holidays. If you loved chocolate and cherries together, you'll love this cake! -Barbara Wheeler, Royal Oak, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
2 teaspoons strong brewed coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chopped walnuts, grated chocolate and additional maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; fold in chopped cherries. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets., Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Cut cake horizontally into three layers., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir the chocolate chips, cherry juice, coffee and vanilla over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream., To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with one half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread whipped topping over top and sides of cake. Garnish with walnuts, chocolate and cherries. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate Cherry Angel Cake image

A cake mix keeps this dessert simple, but cherries and a rich chocolate glaze make it extraordinary. Friends and family will think you spent hours preparing this pretty cake.-Debra Hartze, Zeeland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons butter
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 5 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
Maraschino cherries and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fold cherries and chocolate into batter., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. , In a small saucepan, combine the butter, chocolate and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in confectioners' sugar and cherry juice until glaze reaches desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake. Garnish with cherries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY ANGEL CAKE



Chocolate-Cherry Angel Cake image

Heavenly chocolate angel food is topped with a sweet cherry-almond sauce for a divine (low-calorie!) dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h2m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 can (16 1/2 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Make cake mix as directed on package for angel food (tube) pan -- except stir cocoa into cake mix (dry). Bake 37 to 47 minutes or until top is dark golden brown and cracks feel very dry and not sticky. Cool completely, about 2 hours, as directed on package.
  • Mix cherries and cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Cool completely.
  • Mix whipped topping and almond extract; spoon onto slices of cake. Top with cherry mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

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