Chocolate-Cherry Cola Cake
A delightful twist on traditional cake recipes combining rich chocolate and cherry flavors with a fizzy surprise, perfect for gatherings.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/4 cup liquid reserved from cherries
- 1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist Devil's Food Cake Mix
- 1 cup cherry cola carbonated beverage
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Frosting
- 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker Whipped Vanilla Frosting
- 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems, well-drained (for topping) optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (or 325 degrees F for a dark or nonstick pan). Spray the bottom only of a 13×9-inch pan with baking spray that includes flour. Chop your drained cherries and set them aside.
Mixing Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, cherry cola, vegetable oil, eggs, and the 1/4 cup of reserved cherry liquid.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and blend for about 2 minutes, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Gently stir in the chopped cherries.
Baking
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the oven for 34 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once done, cool the cake completely for about 1 hour.
Frosting
- In a separate small bowl, mix the whipped frosting with the marshmallow creme until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting mixture evenly over the top.
- For a festive touch, place 2 cherries with stems on each slice before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Consider drizzling a bit of chocolate sauce over the slices or serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added flair!