CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY PUDDING CAKE

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pudding Cake image

Growing up, I remember my grandfather cherishing the chocolate-covered cherries we'd bring him for Christmas. He passed away this past year, and I came up with this rich recipe in his honor. It's delicious served with whipped topping. -Meredith Coe, Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
1/3 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
PUDDING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1-1/4 cups hot water
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sour cream, oil, butter and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, sugars, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to sour cream mixture just until combined. Stir in cherries and chips. Pour into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cocoa. Stir in hot water until blended. Pour over the batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until set. Let stand for 15 minutes. If desired, dust servings with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.