Triple Chocolate Cherry Cake
A rich and decadent triple chocolate cherry cake made with layers of moist chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Fold in the cherry pie filling gently, distributing the cherries evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over the semi-sweet, milk, and dark chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then add the vanilla extract and mix well to make the ganache.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
- Let the ganache set before serving. Optionally, garnish with extra cherries or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 tsp of almond extract to the batter.
- You can use homemade cherry pie filling for a fresher taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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