Granny's Chocolate Cherry Cake
"I don't know where Granny got this recipe, but boy oh boy is it good. I have to say that it doesn't look pretty; it looks like a very homemade chocolate cake. But served warm, your family will go back for seconds and thirds."
photo by Sherrybeth
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
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Cake
- 18 ounces devil's food cake mix or 18 ounces fudge cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
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Frosting
- 1⁄2 cup margarine
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
directions
- Combine cake mix, eggs, vanilla & cherry pie filling, mix until well-blended.
- Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch cake pan.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.
- While still hot, spread with the frosting.
- For frosting, stir over low heat, the margarine and cocoa until almost boiling.
- Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar, milk and vanilla.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Pour over the hot cake and spread evenly.
- Serve immediately or cover with foil and refrigerate.
- Keeps well for several days, if it lasts that long.
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Reviews
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This was a very quick and easy cake; however, I think the cake needs something more to "bind" it. Mine was very crumbly although it was very moist. I did use cherry extract instead of vanilla in the cake and in the frosting which gave it a little more cherry flavor. The kids and DH all enjoyed it. Thanks for posting. -
I haven't made this cake in a long time. when I cooked my my church's free lunch program this was one of the most requested cakes. I liked it because it was so quick and easy. Thanks Lesi Momof2. Bullwinkle
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This was a very quick and easy cake; however, I think the cake needs something more to "bind" it. Mine was very crumbly although it was very moist. I did use cherry extract instead of vanilla in the cake and in the frosting which gave it a little more cherry flavor. The kids and DH all enjoyed it. Thanks for posting.
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I'm a single mom of 2 boys (ages 15 & 23). I'm also an RN working in homecare. My favorite recipes are 1 pot dishes that are quick, although I don't mind spending extra time on weekends for those outstanding dishes.
My biggest problem is that I'm one of those people who has a hard time cooking small. Even though there's only 2 of us (my oldest is away in the Navy), I still cook as though I'm cooking for 6. My family and friends love this and come by with their own casserole dish to load up and take home.
I just started writing down my recipes... from much coersion from family & friends. I've always been a dump cook... adding and deleting items, depending on what's on hand.
