Best 8 Chocolate Cherry Delight Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Chocolate Cherry Delight Cake, a captivating dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, decadent layers. This exquisite cake boasts a moist chocolate sponge infused with the essence of sweet cherries, complemented by a velvety smooth chocolate ganache and a luscious cherry filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the fluffy sponge to the creamy ganache and the burst of juicy cherries. The Chocolate Cherry Delight Cake is not just a dessert; it's an experience that will leave you craving for more. This article provides a step-by-step guide to creating this masterpiece, along with variations and additional recipes to elevate your dessert repertoire, including a delectable Chocolate Cherry Tart and a refreshing Chocolate Cherry Smoothie. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful world of chocolate and cherries.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY DELIGHT



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Cherry delight is a classic crowd-pleaser that's sweet and simple. It's made with a buttery graham cracker crust, amazing cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping. This easy no-bake dessert recipe is perfect for sharing with your loved ones and is a great make ahead treat for potlucks, holidays and other celebrations!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs* ((10 full graham cracker sheets))
1/3 cup butter (melted)
1/4 cup sugar ((I use slightly less than 1/4 cup))
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip (thawed)
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling ((or other favorite pie filling))

Steps:

  • Combine all crust ingredients and firmly press with fingers into a 9x9-inch pan or 9-inch pie dish.
  • Using a stand or hand-held electric mixer, whip softened cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the Cool Whip, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and vanilla with the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over graham cracker crust.
  • Pour cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture and spread in an even layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight. I chill mine overnight for best results. The longer this dessert is refrigerated, the better it will set up.
  • Cut into squares and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I've had the recipe for this chocolate cherry cake for years-it's a chocolate lover's delight! It's so easy to make, and is perfect for cupcakes and bake sale treats, too. I get many requests for the recipe. -Ann Purchase, Panama City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cans (20 ounces each) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling, divided
3/4 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and extract until well blended. Stir in one can of pie filling until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top individual servings with remaining pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE I



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This recipe uses chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling for an easy and delicious cake with a frosting made with chocolate chips.

Provided by Kathy Pieniazek

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, cherry pie filling, and three eggs. Mix until well blended.
  • Bake in well greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in chocolate pieces until melted and smooth.
  • Frost when cake is cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DELIGHT CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Delight Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristy Lee 7

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa, hershey's
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash salt
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) container frozen non-dairy topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Line bottom of two 9-inch round pans with wax paper.
  • Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add milk, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. (Batter will be thin.) Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Carefully remove wax paper. Cool completely.
  • To assemble dessert, place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with half of whipped topping; top with half of pie filling. Top with second cake layer. Spread with remaining topping and pie filling. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 144.6, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 21.1, Protein 3.3

CHOCOLATE CHERRY DELIGHT CAKE



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I have made this for about 40 years and everyone still loves it.Makes a beautiful Christmas dessert

Provided by Linda Woodham @fancygran

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box(es) duncan hines chocolate fudge cake mix, baked as to directions on box
2 can(s) cherry pie filling
2 package(s) small instant pudding mix, as to direction for pie
1 large tub cool whip thawed

Steps:

  • make cake as directed.I use a sheet pan because you or going to crumble it
  • mix pudding using only 3 cups milk
  • In a pretty tall glass bowl or truffle dish crumble 1/3 of cake.Next add 1/3 of pudding spread to edges,next cherry pie filling,then cool whip,layer ending with cool whip. save a little pie filling to put on top
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Very moist and rich. A favorite of my two grown sons. It keeps very well.

Provided by Ginger McKenney

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups cake flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and almond extract and beat well. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
  • By hand, stir the cake flour, baking soda and salt together. Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the cherry pie filling. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool and frost with Chocolate Buttercream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 200.6 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Cherry Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by duckit

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 or more, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate fudge cake
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • combine cake mix,pie filling,extract, and eggs.
  • Mix by hand and spread on jelly roll pan or 13 x 9 pan
  • Bake at 350 Until done in middle (25-35 minutes).
  • Frosting-------------.
  • combine sugar,butter and milk,stir over low heat.
  • Bring to boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in chocolate chips until melted.
  • Cool then frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 51, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.3, Protein 1.6

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CAKE



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This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.-Lois Valley, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

CAKE:
1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together all cake ingredients. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Pour over hot cake. Frosting will harden as it cools.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them cream together smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have a cherry pie filling, you can make your own by simmering fresh or frozen cherries with sugar and cornstarch.
  • To make the cake ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.

Conclusion:

This chocolate cherry delight cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate cake is complemented perfectly by the sweet and tangy cherry filling and the creamy chocolate frosting. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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