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Cherry Dr Pepper Cake

A moist and rich chocolate cake infused with Cherry Dr Pepper, topped with creamy frosting and chocolate shavings. Perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box devil's food chocolate cake mix
  • 1.5 cups cherry Dr Pepper
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries Remove stems from 15 cherries
  • 2 sticks butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup chocolate shavings

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
  2. Remove cherries from jar, reserving juice. Slice 15 cherries and keep remaining cherries for garnish.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cake mix and Cherry Dr Pepper until just combined.
  4. Stir in sliced cherries gently.
  5. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. In a mixer, beat softened butter and 1/4 cup cherry juice until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until frosting consistency is reached.
  7. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
  8. Score the cake into individual servings. Garnish each serving with a cherry with stem.
  9. Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes to set frosting. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this delightful cherry-flavored chocolate cake perfect for celebrations.