Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Dr Pepper Cake. The combination of chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, and a hint of Dr Pepper creates a moist and delicious dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper soda
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–4 tablespoons Dr Pepper soda
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, Dr Pepper, cherry pie filling, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and Dr Pepper. Drizzle over the warm cake.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped cherries. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake stays moist thanks to the soda and pie filling.
- Substitute cherry cola for a different flavor twist.
- Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
