Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dr Pepper Cake is a luscious American dessert featuring a moist chocolate fudge cake infused with cherry pie filling and Dr Pepper soda for a unique, rich flavor. Topped with a decadent cocoa frosting poured warm over the hot cake, this easy sheet cake is perfect for any occasion and guarantees a delightful combination of cherry and chocolate with a fizzy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper soda
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate fudge cake mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, and vanilla extract. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the ingredients until well blended for a smooth, even batter.
- Add Dr Pepper: Slowly pour in the can of Dr Pepper and gently stir the batter until fully incorporated without overmixing, which could affect the cake’s tenderness.
- Bake: Pour the prepared batter into your greased baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
- Make Frosting: While the cake bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar along with a pinch of salt until you achieve a smooth, glossy frosting.
- Frost the Cake: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, immediately pour the warm frosting over the hot cake to allow it to seep into the cake’s surface for rich flavor and moisture.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing into 12 servings. Serve and enjoy the moist, cherry-chocolate combination enhanced by the Dr Pepper infusion.
Notes
- Use cherry-flavored Dr Pepper instead of the regular soda to enhance the cherry notes in the cake for a richer flavor experience.
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking to introduce additional texture and flavor.
- Ensure to pour the frosting while the cake is still hot to maximize absorption and moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
