Recipe For Chocolate Cake With Cherry Pie Filling
Who doesn't love a good chocolate cake? And when you add cherry pie filling to it, you get a dessert that's hard to resist. This recipe for chocolate cake with cherry pie filling is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the cherry filling:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.
For the cherry filling:
- Open the can of cherry pie filling and stir it well.
To assemble the cake:
- Place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand.
- Spread the cherry filling on top of the cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the cherry filling.
- Frost the cake with your favorite chocolate frosting.
- Decorate the cake with additional cherry pie filling or chocolate shavings, if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.
This recipe for chocolate cake with cherry pie filling is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves chocolate and cherries. It's a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays to dinner parties.