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Chocolate Cake with Cherry Pie Filling: The Ultimate Moist & Decadent Recipe

A decadent, moist dark chocolate cake featuring a glossy cherry pie filling center and smooth chocolate frosting. Perfectly balanced, dense, and visually stunning for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (75g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp (6g) baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp (9g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water Can substitute with hot coffee
Assembly
  • 21 oz (595g) cherry pie filling With whole cooked cherries
  • 2 cups (480g) dark chocolate frosting Smooth and glossy

Equipment

  • 2 9-inch round cake pans Greased and floured
  • 1 Offset Spatula For smooth frosting application
  • 1 Digital Kitchen Scale For precise measurements

Method
 

Prepare the Sponge
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Slowly pour in boiling water and whisk by hand until the batter is smooth and thin.
  3. Divide batter between two 9-inch pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a plate. Pipe a ring of frosting around the edge. Fill the center with the glossy cherry pie filling and whole cherries.
  2. Place the second layer on top. Apply a thin, smooth layer of dark chocolate frosting over the top with an offset spatula, ensuring a subtle sheen.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalProtein: 5gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use hot coffee instead of water to intensify the chocolate flavor.
Ensure the cherry filling is room temperature before assembly to prevent the frosting dam from melting.
Keyword Black Forest Cake,Chocolate Cake with Cherry Pie Filling,Moist Chocolate Cake

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