Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake Recipe

A treasured family recipe, Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake captures the delightful essence of cherry cordials in a healthier, decadent chocolate cake. This moist and rich cake is perfect for any occasion, bringing back nostalgic memories of Christmases past. Get ready to experience a taste of simple pleasure, elevated to delicious perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 473.8 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake

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How to Make Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and cherries.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

16g

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake?

Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake?

Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake has approximately 473.8 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake?

The key ingredients for Nana's Chocolate Cherry Cake are Dark Chocolate Cake Mix, Cherry Pie Filling, Eggs, Almond Flavoring, Pure Vanilla Extract, Dark Chocolate Frosting. See the full list with measurements above.

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