Cherry-Chocolate Chip Cake

Health score
1%
Cherry-Chocolate Chip Cake
120 min.
15
471kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Cherry-Chocolate Chip Cake that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate and the tartness of cherries. This scrumptious dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in. With its moist texture and vibrant colors, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine slicing into a beautifully baked cake, revealing pockets of melted chocolate chips and juicy cherries nestled within. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and a hint of almond, elevating the classic cake mix to gourmet status. The creamy cherry frosting adds the perfect finishing touch, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.

Ready in just 120 minutes, this cake serves 15, making it perfect for parties or potlucks. With a calorie count of 471 per serving, it’s a delightful indulgence that won’t derail your day. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Cherry-Chocolate Chip Cake is easy to whip up and will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that’s as delicious as it is memorable!

Ingredients

  • cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • box cake mix white
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  •  egg whites 
  • 20 oz maraschino cherries drained chopped well (1 cup)
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and lightly flour bottom only of 13x9-inch pan, or spray bottom with cooking spray.
  2. In small bowl, coat chocolate chips in 1 tablespoon cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, water, sour cream, oil, almond extract and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  3. Drain chopped cherries on paper towels; pat dry. Stir cherries and coated chocolate chips into batter.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 31 to 37 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. Spread frosting over top of cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories471kcal
Protein2.97%
Fat35.35%
Carbs61.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.87
Glycemic Load
8.83
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.215217422532%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:471.24kcal
23.56%
Fat:18.64g
28.67%
Saturated Fat:6.57g
41.09%
Carbohydrates:73.16g
24.39%
Net Carbohydrates:70.31g
25.57%
Sugar:54.39g
60.44%
Cholesterol:5.47mg
1.82%
Sodium:313.86mg
13.65%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:13.56mg
4.52%
Protein:3.53g
7.06%
Phosphorus:170.78mg
17.08%
Vitamin K:15.59µg
14.85%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.33%
Copper:0.28mg
14.21%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.06%
Calcium:115.27mg
11.53%
Fiber:2.85g
11.4%
Iron:1.89mg
10.52%
Selenium:6.28µg
8.97%
Magnesium:35.16mg
8.79%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.67%
Folate:27.33µg
6.83%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.65%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.2%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.83%
Potassium:152.04mg
4.34%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.27%
Vitamin A:72.66IU
1.45%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.03%