Chocolate Covered Cherry Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Covered Cherry Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate and sweet cherries for a delightful dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a perfect treat for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite frosting or toppings.

Decadent Chocolate Covered Cherry Cake

This cake features layers of chocolate cake filled with cherry filling and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on wire racks.
Prepare the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread cherry pie filling over the top, then place the second layer on top. Pour the chocolate ganache over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake, garnished with additional cherries if desired.