This easy chocolate cherry Texas sheet cake recipe only takes a handful of ingredients to make. The cake is super flavorful and moist, and sized for a crowd.
Sheet cakes are the perfect way to feed a crowd with the bigger pan size. They are also typically pretty easy to put together.
This recipe is a mix between our favorite chocolate cherry Bundt cake and the original chocolate Texas sheet cake. The combination is fabulous, if I do say so myself.
In Texas sheet cake fashion, the batter is really simple. However, rather than making it in a saucepan, you use a cake mix and a can of cherry pie filling.
Plus the icing is dump and spread, no piping for fanciness. Despite being easy, they are not short on taste and this chocolate cherry version one is superb.
When we host a party that requires dessert, a Texas sheet cake is almost always on the list. I just love making them and I love eating them even more.
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I suppose I get my love for Texas style sheet cakes honestly. My grandma made the original Texas sheet cake quite frequently when I was a child.
MiMi makes great flavor combinations as well. Her chocolate chip cookie dough sheet cake, lemon Texas sheet cake, and Arnold Palmer sheet cakes are original recipe creations that are very popular with our family and readers alike!
I have been in a chocolate and cherry mood lately. So, I thought this version would be a fabulous addition to our collection of Texas sheet cake recipes.
I went full chocolate, but you could use the white icing from the white Texas sheet cake recipe if you would like. Or add a little bit of almond extract if you are feeling spicy. 😏
There are so many ways to make recipes your own. Or just stick with my recipe, it’s fabulous the way it is!
Chocolate Cherry Texas Sheet Cake
Ingredients
Cherry Sheet Cake
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Icing
- ½ cup butter
- 6 Tablespoons milk
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- maraschino cherries or other toppings optional
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13x18x1-inch sheet pan.
- Put 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix, 3 large eggs, ⅓ cup milk, and 21 oz can cherry pie filling in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Spread cake batter in the greased cake pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center bounces back when lightly touched with a finger.
- Set aside to cool for 20 minutes, meanwhile make the icing.
Icing
- In a large saucepan bring 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder, 6 Tablespoons milk, and ½ cup butter to a low boil. Use a whisk to stir frequently ensuring there are no lumps.
- Whisk in 3½ cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until you have a spreadable consistency
- Spread warm frosting over cake. Top with cherries, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.
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This sounds amazing!
It really is, thank you!
A half of cup of vanilla extract? And almond extract? Is this a typo
a half cup of extract might make your eyes pop out of your head! It’s definitely 1/2 teaspoon of each.
I made this for Mother’s Day. Delicious! Loved by everyone…. I’ll definitely be making this again!
YAY! I am so glad you liked it!
How do you store this cake? I am making it for my daughter's birthday but need to make it a day before the party.
I usually store sheet cakes like this on the counter with no issue. And what an honor to be chosen for the birthday cake! I hope you all love it!
I believe that it would be impossible to go wrong with cherries and chocolate chips. This cake looks so good in addition to being pretty.
I am with you, it would really be hard to mess it up. Thank you!
Thank you!
Looks like a great cake to bring to a potluck!
Definitely!
This looks so delicious 🙂 Ty for the recipe Carlee!
Thank you so much!
Hi Carlee, I've just had my dinner and would kill for a slice of something sweet! Thought I'd browse some blogs on Bloglovin' to try to override the urge and your post is top!.. Not helping!… It does look good though and it's a positive move to start preparing for warmer weather and outdoor cooking… Just licked the screen, sorry!
xx
This would definitely hit the spot then! Thanks.
I am dubbing you the Queen of Sheet cakes! Cherry goodness right there, YUM!
Aw, thank you!