Description
Imagine a cake. That whispers tales of love. At every bite. Where the rich, velvety chocolate. Meets the tart sweetness of cherries. In a dance as old as time. This Cherry Chocolate Heaven Cake. Is more than just a recipe. It’s a journey. To a moment of pure bliss. Crafted with the simplicity of pantry staples. Yet extraordinary in its depth of flavor. It’s a cake. That brings families together. Turns ordinary days. Into celebrations. And leaves everyone. From the littlest ones. To the grown-ups. Asking for just one more slice. Whether it’s the warmth of a shared laughter around the table. Or a quiet evening with a book. This cake is your companion. Promising comfort, joy. And a touch of magic. With every forkful.
Ingredients
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Layer Cherry Filling: Pour the cherry pie filling into the pan. Spreading it evenly. Across the bottom.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl. Whisk together 2 and ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl. Mix 1 and ½ cups water, ½ cup oil, ¼ cup vinegar, and 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients. Into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir. Just until the batter is smooth. And well combined.
Pour Batter Over Cherries: Carefully pour the cake batter. Over the cherry layer in the pan. Smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake. Comes out clean.
Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan. Before slicing. And serving. Enjoy your delicious Cherry Chocolate Heaven Cake!
Notes
For those who adore. The divine flavors of cherry and chocolate. But need a gluten-free option. Fear not! Transforming this Cherry Chocolate Heaven Cake. Into a gluten-free delight. Is effortlessly simple. And doesn’t compromise on the heavenly taste. And moist texture. That makes this cake a crowd-pleaser.
Here’s how to make it gluten-free:
- Swap the all-purpose flour. With your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Look for a blend. That’s meant for 1:1 substitution. And is designed to perform well in baking. These blends usually contain a mix of rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum. Ensuring your cake will rise beautifully. And have a wonderful texture.
- Pay extra attention. To the rest of your ingredients. To ensure they’re gluten-free as well. Especially the baking cocoa. And vanilla extract. While inherently gluten-free. They can sometimes be processed in facilities. That handle gluten-containing products.
- Follow the rest of the recipe as is. And you’ll have a gluten-free Cherry Chocolate Heaven Cake. That’s just as indulgent. And satisfying as the original. This simple modification. Means everyone can dive into this chocolate-cherry bliss. No exceptions.
Note: When baking gluten-free. It’s essential to mix your batter. Until well combined. But don’t overmix. Gluten-free flours. Can result in a gummier texture. If overworked. A smooth, well-incorporated batter. Is your ticket to a cake. That’s as close to traditional textures as possible.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
