Chocolate Cake with Cherry Pie Filling
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with sweet cherry pie filling, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Introduce the boiling water carefully, stirring until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Layer the cooled cakes with cherry pie filling and top with more filling for presentation.
- Serve and enjoy this delightful chocolate cake!
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute half the boiling water with freshly brewed coffee. For variations, try different pie fillings or extracts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg