Description
This Cherry Dr Pepper Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make chocolate soda cake featuring the unique flavor of Dr Pepper and juicy maraschino cherries. Moist and rich with a luscious chocolate frosting topping, it’s a perfect American dessert for cherry and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper (regular, not diet)
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the maraschino cherry jar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1 container (16 oz) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate fudge cake mix and the can of Dr Pepper. Stir the mixture until smooth and well incorporated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Flavorings: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, cherry juice extracted from the cherry jar, and vanilla extract to the batter, mixing carefully to distribute evenly without breaking up the cherries too much.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish to set properly before frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Once cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula or knife.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the frosted cake with extra maraschino cherries if desired. Slice into 12 servings and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry-flavored Dr Pepper for enhanced cherry flavor.
- For a more homemade touch, use a simple chocolate ganache instead of store-bought frosting.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
