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Recipe by:

Elena SMITH

Delicious Cherry Chocolate Sheet Cake

This Cherry Chocolate Sheet Cake combines rich chocolate with tart cherries, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Cake Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling (homemade or canned)
Group: Frosting Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet 13x18 inches
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x18 inch baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then gradually pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until you have a glossy batter.
  5. Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While the cake cools, make the frosting by creaming together the butter and cocoa powder, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
  8. Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly over the surface and let it cascade down the edges.
  9. Slice into generous squares and serve.

Notes

Stays moist for days, making it a great make-ahead option. Serve warm or with ice cream for added delight!