Chocolate Cherry Texas Sheet Cake
This moist Texas sheet cake has cherries baked inside. The simple chocolate icing is such a tasty way to top it. Then add some pretty maraschino cherries for the literal cherry on top. This delicious dessert is perfect for a crowd.
Servings: 36 Servings
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
Makes: 13 x 18inch rectangle, 1inch height
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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