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Chocolate Cherry Fudge Cake

A rich, fudgy dessert combining boxed cake mix and cherry pie filling with a quick hot fudge frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix Use a standard box mix.
  • 1 can cherry pie filling For a better cherry flavor, reserve some for topping.
  • 3 large eggs, beaten Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract Choose according to preference.
  • 1 cup sugar For the cake batter.
  • 1/3 cup milk Use room temperature for smooth batter.
  • 5 tablespoons butter Melted butter for the batter.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use high-quality for best results.
Hot Fudge Topping
  • 1 cup sugar For the hot fudge.
  • 5 tablespoons butter Melted for smooth fudge.
  • 1/3 cup milk To combine with sugar and butter.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For melting into the fudge.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the chocolate fudge cake mix, cherry pie filling, beaten eggs, and extract in a bowl until combined.
  2. Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool.
Making the Hot Fudge
  1. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, butter, and milk to a boil.
  2. Boil the mixture for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips and keep stirring until they melt.
  4. Frost the cake immediately with the hot fudge.
Serving
  1. Cut the cake in half and add a layer of frosting in between if desired.
  2. Serve slices warm or at room temperature.
  3. Consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate and ensure that the cake cools slightly before frosting. You can store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer storage.