Ingredients
– 1 box chocolate cake mix (and ingredients required for the cake)
– 1 jar (24 oz) cherry pie filling
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1 cup milk chocolate chips
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Chocolate shavings or additional cherries for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9×13-inch baking pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Poking tool (like a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon)
– Saucepan for melting chocolate
– Whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, let’s make the cake! Start by preheating your oven according to the package instructions for the chocolate cake mix. Prepare the cake batter according to the package, then pour it into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake it as directed, and once it’s done, let it cool for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial because you want your cake to be moist. After cooling, use a skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake – about an inch apart. This will allow all that delicious cherry filling to seep into the cake. (See the next page below to continue steps…)