Description
Indulge in the unique and delightful flavors of this Chocolate Cherry Dr Pepper Cake. Moist chocolate cake infused with cherry pie filling and a hint of Dr Pepper, topped with a decadent Dr Pepper cocoa frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper (regular or cherry flavor)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Dr Pepper
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the cake: Combine cake mix, Dr Pepper, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Fold in cherry pie filling. Pour into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Melt butter, add cocoa, Dr Pepper, powdered sugar, and almond extract. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, use Cherry Dr Pepper and add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
