Cherry-Chocolate Snack Cake

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, fudgy chocolate cake swirled with tart cherry pie filling for a quick and easy dessert.
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This Cherry-Chocolate Snack Cake is a delightful fusion of rich, dark chocolate and bright, sweet-tart cherries. Using a reduced-fat devil’s food cake mix as the base, this recipe creates a tender, moist crumb that feels indulgent without being overly heavy. The canned cherry pie filling is swirled into the batter before baking, creating beautiful marbled streaks of fruit throughout the cake. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for casual gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat. With minimal prep time and just a few pantry staples, you can have a warm, fragrant cake ready in under an hour. Dust it with powdered sugar for a finishing touch that adds a hint of elegance to this homemade classic.

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Cherry-Chocolate Snack Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 55.5

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This Cherry-Chocolate Snack Cake is a delightful fusion of rich, dark chocolate and bright, sweet-tart cherries. Using a reduced-fat devil's food cake mix as the base, this recipe creates a tender, moist crumb that feels indulgent without being overly heavy. The canned cherry pie filling is swirled into the batter before baking, creating beautiful marbled streaks of fruit throughout the cake. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect make-ahead dessert for casual gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat. With minimal prep time and just a few pantry staples, you can have a warm, fragrant cake ready in under an hour. Dust it with powdered sugar for a finishing touch that adds a hint of elegance to this homemade classic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the reduced-fat devil's food cake mix, water, and lightly beaten egg.
  4. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly to the corners.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the canned cherry pie filling randomly over the top of the batter.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cherry filling into the chocolate batter, creating a marbled effect. Be careful not to over-mix.
  8. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  9. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The cake should also pull away slightly from the sides.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. Just before serving, sift 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar evenly over the top of the cooled cake.
  12. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 16.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherry, chocolate, cake, snack cake, dessert, baking, easy dessert, devil's food, pie filling, quick bake, vegetarian, marbled cake, chocolate cherry, homemade, party food
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