Best Nanas Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipes

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NANA'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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This was one of my Nana's signature cakes...We all loved cherry cordials and received them for Christmas quite a few times! This cake was my Nana's way of giving us that same simple pleasure, but in a more healthy (???) way! YUM-O!!!

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can thank you brand cherry pie filling
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, eggs and flavorings until well-blended. (I use a hand mixer and mix for at least 2 minutes.).
  • Fold in cherry pie filling (gently).
  • Spread batter into a 8" x 12" pan that has been greased and floured.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until done. (40-50 minutes, according to the cake mix package.).
  • Frost with dark chocolate frosting.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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Yummy! Need I say more! Chocolate, white chocolate and cherries and all in one special cake...enjoy...it may become a favourite at your home also.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 large eggs
3 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup icing sugar
16 ounces cherry pie filling (sweet or sour, drained & chopped)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter and flour 2 x 9" round pan.
  • Combine sour cream, cocoa and water, blend well (set aside).
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into bowl (set aside).
  • In a large bowl beat butter and sugar on medium high speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Lower speed and add vanilla and almond extracts, add eggs one at a time, blend well.
  • Add flour 3 times to butter mixture, alternating 2 times with milk mixture-- starting and ending with flour.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour batter evenly into both pans and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20- 25 minutes.
  • Cool on racks for 20 minutes before removing pans.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat whipping cream with icing sugar until stiff but not dry.
  • Place one cake on platter, frost with 1 cup whipped cream to 1/2" from edge of cake, sprinkle white chocolate chips on top of whipped cream and top with the chopped and drained cherries.
  • Put 2nd cake overtop of first cake and frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
  • You can add chocolate curls or marashino cherries to decorate if desired.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I've had the recipe for this chocolate cherry cake for years-it's a chocolate lover's delight! It's so easy to make, and is perfect for cupcakes and bake sale treats, too. I get many requests for the recipe. -Ann Purchase, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided
3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top individual servings with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE I



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This recipe uses chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling for an easy and delicious cake with a frosting made with chocolate chips.

Provided by Kathy Pieniazek

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, and three eggs. Mix until well blended.
  • Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chocolate pieces until melted and smooth.
  • Frost when cake is cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

GRANNY'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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I don't know where Granny got this recipe, but boy oh boy is it good. I have to say that it doesn't look pretty; it looks like a very homemade chocolate cake. But served warm, your family will go back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by Lesli MomOf2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 ounces devil's food cake mix or 18 ounces fudge cake mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/2 cup margarine
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 tablespoons milk
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, eggs, vanilla & cherry pie filling, mix until well-blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.
  • While still hot, spread with the frosting.
  • For frosting, stir over low heat, the margarine and cocoa until almost boiling.
  • Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sugar, milk and vanilla.
  • Mix well until smooth.
  • Pour over the hot cake and spread evenly.
  • Serve immediately or cover with foil and refrigerate.
  • Keeps well for several days, if it lasts that long.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 951.8, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 929.1, Carbohydrate 167.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 107, Protein 8.7

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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I'm not sure where my mom got this recipe, but everyone in my family requests it for their birthday. I don't even care for chocolate, but this cake is absolutely fab!! I think it's the icing that makes it so great. Gotta try it!!! (Not sure about the prep. time...depends on the baking time for the cake) Make the pie filling in the shape of a heart for a great Valentine's Day cake.

Provided by Manda

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 ounces chocolate cake mix (baked in two 9-inch round cake pans) or 18 ounces devil's food cake mix (baked in two 9-inch round cake pans)
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (3 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 (1 1/2 ounce) envelopes dessert topping (Dream Whip)
1 1/4 cups cold milk
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Prepare cake layers according to pkg directions.
  • In small bowl, combine pudding mix, topping mixes, and milk.
  • Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until stiff, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Place one cake layer, flat side down, on serving plate.
  • With pudding mixture, make a ring about 1/2 in high and 1 in wide on top of cake layer.
  • Place half of cherry pie filling in center of cake.
  • Place second cake on top, flat side down.
  • Repeat with pudding mixture and remaining cherries on top of second layer, reserving enough pudding mixture to cover sides of cake.
  • Frost sides of cake with pudding mixture.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.7, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 736.5, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 30.1, Protein 7.9

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