Chocolate Cake With Cherry Pie Filling In The Middle
Introduction
Who doesn't love a good chocolate cake? And when you add cherry pie filling in the middle, it becomes a whole new level of deliciousness. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or just a regular dessert.
Ingredients
For the chocolate cake, you will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the cherry pie filling, you will need:
- 4 cups pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.
6. While the cakes are cooling, make the cherry pie filling. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
7. Once the cakes are cooled, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of one cake. Place the other cake on top of the filling.
8. You can decorate the cake with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh cherries.
Tips
- Make sure the cherry pie filling is completely cooled before spreading it on the cake, otherwise it will melt the frosting.
- If you want to save time, you can use store-bought cherry pie filling instead of making it from scratch.
- You can use any type of chocolate cake mix instead of making it from scratch.
- If you want a stronger cherry flavor, you can add more almond extract to the pie filling.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator if you're not serving it immediately.
Conclusion
A chocolate cake with cherry pie filling in the middle is a delicious treat that everyone will love. It's easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Follow these instructions and tips to make the best chocolate cake with cherry pie filling you've ever had!
