🍒 Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake 🍫🎂
Craving something sweet and unique? This Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake blends rich chocolate flavor with a cherry twist, topped with creamy frosting and chocolate shavings. Perfect for any occasion! 🍒🍫✨
🔸 Ingredients:
🍒 For the Cake:
✔ 1 box Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix (dry) 🍫
✔ 1 can Cherry Soda (Dr. Pepper) 🥤
✔ Maraschino Cherries 🍒 (some de-stemmed & finely sliced, a few whole for garnish) 🍒
🍒 For the Frosting:
✔ 1/2 cup softened butter 🧈
✔ 2 cups powdered sugar 🍚
✔ Reserved cherry juice from the maraschino cherries 🍒
✔ Chocolate shavings 🍫 (for garnish)
🔸 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a large, rectangular baking dish with non-stick baking spray. 🍰
2️⃣ Prepare the Cherries:
Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the liquid for the frosting later. Slice a portion of the cherries into small pieces and set aside. Keep a few whole cherries with stems for garnish. 🍒
3️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, mix the dry chocolate cake mix with the Cherry Soda until combined. Stir in the sliced maraschino cherries. 🍫🍒
4️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely. ⏳🍰
5️⃣ Prepare the Frosting:
In another bowl, beat the softened butter with a little of the reserved cherry juice until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting is firm but spreadable. 🧈🍒
6️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and score lightly to mark serving portions. 🎂
7️⃣ Garnish the Cake:
Top each serving with a whole cherry with a stem. Slice additional cherries to garnish if needed. 🍒
8️⃣ Final Touches:
Chill the frosted cake briefly in the fridge. Just before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings for a perfect finish! 🍫🎉
🔸 Time Breakdown:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏰ Baking Time: 30-35 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling)
🔸 Servings: 12-16 servings
🔸 Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per slice 🔥
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