Double Cherry Dessert Recipe

This beloved family recipe, passed down through generations, is a crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for potlucks, school events, or a special Valentine's Day treat! Quick to prepare and easily transported in a 9x13 inch baking pan (or a bundt pan!), this moist and delicious cake features a delightful double cherry filling and a crunchy nut topping. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 159.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Double Cherry Dessert

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How to Make Double Cherry Dessert

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or a bundt pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. (Optional) Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Evenly spread 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling over the cake batter.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts over the pie filling.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until dissolved.
  11. Drizzle the sugar mixture evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

19g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Double Cherry Dessert?

Double Cherry Dessert takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Double Cherry Dessert?

Double Cherry Dessert has approximately 159.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Double Cherry Dessert?

The key ingredients for Double Cherry Dessert are Cherry Chip Cake Mix, Eggs, Butter, Chocolate Chips, Cherry Pie Filling, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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