CHERRY COLA CHOCOLATE CAKE

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For a truly different chocolate cake, think outside the box and inside the slow cooker. This easy dessert comes out warm, moist, fudgy and wonderful. And it won't heat up the kitchen. -Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups cola
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup dark rum
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cola and dried cherries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, chocolate, baking powder and salt. Combine the chocolate milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cherry mixture. Pour into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine the cola, sugar and brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate and rum until smooth. Pour over batter; do not stir., Cover and cook on high until set, 2-2-1/2 hours. Turn off heat; let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream and maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Behram Zeb
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This cake is amazing! The cherry cola flavor is so unique and delicious. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Caroline Matos
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! The cherry cola flavor is a fun and unique twist on a classic recipe. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gls Streaming
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This cake is so delicious and easy to make! I love the cherry cola flavor, and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Rosie Solway
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cherry cola frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I love that it's a unique twist on a classic chocolate cake recipe.


Lisa Stephanie
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it! They said it was the best chocolate cake they've ever had. The cherry cola flavor was also a bit overpowering for me, but my kids didn't seem to mind. Overall, this is a good recipe fo


Rayyan Ali
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cherry cola flavor is just the right amount of sweetness and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate. I


swiz brave
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cherry cola flavor is amazing and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Dee Drip Entertainment
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream! The cherry cola flavor is a fun and unique twist on a classic recipe. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tammy Neff
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cherry cola flavor was subtle but definitely there, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


You ssef
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Joseph Njenga
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and I've always had great results. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I love the cherry cola flavor, but it's not too overpowering. This cake is definitely a keeper!


SK. Saruar
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This cake was a disappointment. The cherry cola flavor was too strong and overpowering, and the cake itself was dry and crumbly. I would not recommend this recipe.


Janette Tamara
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and so did the adults. The cake is super moist and flavorful, and the cherry cola frosting is a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Rana UMAISH Rana UMAISH
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cherry cola flavor is just the right amount of sweetness and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate. I


Amelia Brown
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Not what I was expecting, but in a good way! The cola flavor is definitely unique, but it works really well with the chocolate. The cake is also really moist and fluffy. I would highly recommend trying this recipe.


MD:Limon Khan.
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Wow! This cherry cola chocolate cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop raving about how moist and delicious it was. The cherry cola flavor was subtle but definitely there, and it paired perfectly with the rich chocolate.