Name: Cake Mix Chocolate Cherry Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 10, 2026

My Cake Mix Chocolate Cherry Cake comes together in minutes thanks to a trusty box of cake mix. It tastes like something from your favorite bakery. It is rich, moist and a real crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re making it for a potluck, birthday, or just a Tuesday, this recipe is your easy ticket with 3 simple ingredients and 4 easy steps.

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Cake Mix Chocolate Cherry Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease a 9" x 9" or 8" x 8" casserole dish.

Pour the cherry pie filling into the casserole dish.

Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling.

Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, covering it as well as possible.

Cover the casserole dish with tinfoil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove the tinfoil and continue to bake until cake mix appears cooked and no pools of melted butter remain, about 15 additional minutes.

Scoop and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cherry Filling Distribution 🍒
Gently fold the cherry pie filling into the cake batter in swirling motions to create beautiful marble-like streaks and prevent overwhelming clumping.
Moisture Maximization 💦
Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of cherry pie filling to spread on top of the cake before baking to lock in extra moisture and enhance the fruity flavor profile.
Pan Preparation Perfection 🧈
Use a non-stick baking spray with flour or line your pan with parchment paper to ensure the cake releases smoothly and maintains its beautiful shape.
Texture Enhancement Technique 🥄
Slightly under-mix the cake batter to create a more tender crumb, stopping just when ingredients are combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten.
Cooling Wisdom 🍰
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent structural breakdown and maintain optimal moisture.