Description
This Triple Chocolate Cherry Cake is a decadent dessert loaded with chocolate and cherries. Made with chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, chocolate chips, and a smooth chocolate glaze, it’s rich, moist, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any day you want a chocolate fix!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Glaze:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp unsalted butter
Optional Toppings:
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Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries
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Shaved chocolate or extra chocolate chips
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined (batter will be thick).
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Fold in mini chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let the cake cool in the pan.
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While cake cools, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth.
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Pour glaze over the cooled cake and spread evenly. Let it set for at least 15 minutes.
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Top with cherries, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
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Slice and serve!
Notes
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You can use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
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This cake also works well in a Bundt pan—just increase bake time to 40–45 minutes.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.