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Instead of dusting it, I frosted the whole cake with heavy whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla and we didn't even need any cherries on top. We also gave some to company and they loved it too. I'll definitely make again<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena55"},"reviewBody":"This is such a tasty and moist cake! I\u2019ve made it many times and it\u2019s always hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AmyThevenin"},"reviewBody":"HEY EVERYONE! Don't NOT not this recipe a 5 star! I see some of you give it the highest of praise,which it certainly deserves,as it IS a first place winner! I made this for a wedding cake-She wanted black forest and EVERYONE thought it was home made! Anyone that has eaten this cake tracks me down for the recipe! LOL! I haven't tried other combos,but I am sure they would be delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Toni Anderson","givenName":"Toni","familyName":"Anderson"},"reviewBody":"I've been making his recipe for YEARS and everyone loves it, but recently, I wanted apple pie cupcakes. I thought of this recipe, so I used a spice cake mix, added apple pie spice mix (about 2 tablespoons) along with the other cake mix ingredients and took a 15-oz. can of apple pie filling, put it in my food processor and pulsed a few times, so the apple slices were smaller. I stirred it into the cake, filled my cupcake papers 3\/4 full and baked. When cooled, I frosted with apple pie spice mix buttercream. I was taking them to the local HS's football coaches (I have been taking them treats every week of football season, since 1995), along with my spicy pretzels. I can tell you they were a HUGE hit, but so easy to make!!! Thanks to Ann Purchase for the original recipe, which inspired me to try this version!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gweaks"},"reviewBody":"I have made this cake many, many times and always have requests for the recipe so I print them up ahead of time. One substitute that makes it even better is to add 8 ounces of Cola, Dr. Pepper, or Root Beer instead of water.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dcscake_OH"},"reviewBody":"I forgot about this cake, then made it this week, and remembered why I liked it so much. Love the combination of cherries and chocolate anyway, so this was great. Family loved when I made it before, and tried it again, and they still love it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LadyNann"},"reviewBody":"I just made this cake a couple of days ago for a friend and her family but I put it in layers and did not use the cherry pie filling on top but instead frosted it with a rich whipped chocolate ganache. They LOVED it and it was gone by the next day. I have been making it for seveal years too and think it is delicious and moist. I do think the cake recipe part won the Pillsbury bake off awhile back. No wonder it was a winner. YUM!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-05-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deb9962"},"reviewBody":"we love this! I put on a cooked chocolate icing for even more decadence.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pam Posada","givenName":"Pam","familyName":"Posada"},"reviewBody":"I have also been making this sine 2004; Super cake; easy; freezes GREAT!! Don't listen to the review that called it \"clay matter\"... it is suppose to be thick ..Make it JUST like recipe says and believe me it is PERFECT111","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cathycooking"},"reviewBody":"This cake was moist and yummy. It was quick and easy to make. The cake is good both with and without the cherries on the top. Will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"skoorb1"},"reviewBody":"Have had this same recipie for many years....given to me by a dear friend who is no longer living...........It is a family favorite..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VeledaCordes"},"reviewBody":"Was so excited to try this because a friend used to make cherry chocolate cake that I loved. Very disappointed. Extremely dry and heavy. I guess I\u2019ll have to keep looking. :(","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"elsnana"},"reviewBody":"I run a Bed & Breakfast & I make this often for my guests as a treat when they arrive! It is so moist that it doesn't need the extra cherries on top. I serve it just the way it comes out of the pan & it always gets rave reviews. I have also made it into heart shaped cupcakes for Valentines Day & used a small doily to stencil a small heart in the center of each one with icing sugar. It is also one of my families favorites for a special occasion cake. I have also made it with egg whites with good results. Try either all egg whites(6=3 eggs) or 1 egg & 4 egg whites. Changing out the eggs lowers the fat & cholesterol count","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"musicmomto4"},"reviewBody":"I topped mine with buttercream frosting and a dollop of cherries. Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"twinsfla"},"reviewBody":"Try microwaving a container of chocolate ready-to-spread frosting for 30 seconds on high, then stir and pour over the cake. To die for! Omit the second pie filling. Never have any leftovers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mia65"},"reviewBody":"I too had this recipe many years ago, but made it for a friends birthday last week using a gluten free cake mix. She also cannot have nuts, so to be safe, I used peppermint extract instead of the almond. It was a huge success. I made another, as usual, but had used all my chocolate frosting ingredients on the birthday cake, so frosted ours with strawberry frosting and the cherries. I had to freeze some to keep my husband from eating it all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Oceanwave"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe many times. When serving I warm it up and put vanilla ice cream on it. YUUUUUM Every one loves it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yellowbrickroad"},"reviewBody":"Mother gave me this recipe in the 70s and I have been getting rave reviews ever since then. Now, I sometimes use a box of red velvet cake in place of chocolate. Same delicious results! If you make it in a 9 x 13 dish, you can cut each square in half horizontally, put a slab of vanilla ice cream in it, top it with the remaining cake sliceand then pour some hot fudge sauce on top. It's ok now to roll on the floor! ' D","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JoycemRhodes"},"reviewBody":"I baked this cake just as recipe read. It was wonderful and so easy. If you need a quick cake recipe try this one. It's really great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kissdacook"},"reviewBody":"a friend made this for church coffee hour Mmmm wonderful. she topped it with chocolate frosting, i think the boiled frosting sounds wonderful... exactly how is that done? thanks for the reviews and ideas","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LilMare77"},"reviewBody":"Found this recipe about 5 yrs ago....everyone loves it....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"22231","romance_copy_dek":"This chocolate cherry cake is almost effortless. 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Love the combination of cherries and chocolate anyway, so this was great. Family loved when I made it before, and tried it again, and they still love it.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2018 13:54","GUID":"afe6ee6e3c1449c59861fa4df13ce935","MemberId":9295194,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dcscake_OH","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2018 13:54"},{"Comment":" Try microwaving a container of chocolate ready-to-spread frosting for 30 seconds on high, then stir and pour over the cake. To die for! Omit the second pie filling. Never have any leftovers.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2015 11:16","GUID":"96c4e4c0b7fa4839b4f2a4496f380ab2","MemberId":2583200,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"twinsfla","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2015 11:16"},{"Comment":" I have also been making this sine 2004; Super cake; easy; freezes GREAT!! Don't listen to the review that called it \"clay matter\"... it is suppose to be thick ..Make it JUST like recipe says and believe me it is PERFECT111<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/23\/2015 15:36","GUID":"6436600c57cb4bad849dd0fe3dbb8171","MemberId":2909700,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Pam Posada","SubmittedDate":"04\/23\/2015 15:36"},{"Comment":" This cake was moist and yummy. It was quick and easy to make. The cake is good both with and without the cherries on the top. Will definitely make this again.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2015 21:13","GUID":"55735b400b334ee491e31cb067c71a4b","MemberId":3735084,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cathycooking","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2015 21:13"},{"Comment":" I have made this cake many, many times and always have requests for the recipe so I print them up ahead of time. One substitute that makes it even better is to add 8 ounces of Cola, Dr. Pepper, or Root Beer instead of water.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"B349BD62783940B6A4AC9EADA7D6B384","MemberId":1191347,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Glenda","SubmittedDate":"02\/20\/2014 14:19"},{"Comment":" I baked this cake just as recipe read. It was wonderful and so easy. If you need a quick cake recipe try this one. It's really great.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7c56d9d8c0eb431f930ed0c9411a4beb","MemberId":6846874,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"JoycemRhodes","SubmittedDate":"11\/11\/2013 09:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"08\/22\/2013 15:50","GUID":"cb878b498879444396996b8c50e97b3b","MemberId":6724159,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"relee","SubmittedDate":"08\/22\/2013 15:50"},{"Comment":" I would not make this recipe as is. One box of cake mix plus 3 eggs, and 1 t. extract = a bowl of clay. You have to add water or something. So, after I had my bowl of clay, I added the 1 C of water the cake mix called for. After getting everything mixed up, I was then able to add the cherry pie filling. Baked 10-15 minutes longer than the box called for.<\/p> Not sure what I was supposed to use, but you definitely have to add more moisture to it than this calls for. I would make again the way I made it, but be prepared to be stumped as it is!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"08\/21\/2013 16:03","GUID":"00ac03f928904f17ad31cf491f321144","MemberId":2711101,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Joanie Finck","SubmittedDate":"08\/21\/2013 16:03"},{"Comment":" I have made this recipe many times. When serving I warm it up and put vanilla ice cream on it. YUUUUUM Every one loves it!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/16\/2013 17:52","GUID":"CDF6F45FDEC14EE4AE2381752B9A2594","MemberId":714454,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Oceanwave","SubmittedDate":"08\/16\/2013 17:52"},{"Comment":" I too had this recipe many years ago, but made it for a friends birthday last week using a gluten free cake mix. She also cannot have nuts, so to be safe, I used peppermint extract instead of the almond. It was a huge success. I made another, as usual, but had used all my chocolate frosting ingredients on the birthday cake, so frosted ours with strawberry frosting and the cherries. I had to freeze some to keep my husband from eating it all.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2013 13:42","GUID":"4364B0288F7C42A2A078642E69DFEF11","MemberId":668678,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mia65","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2013 13:42"},{"Comment":" I run a Bed & Breakfast & I make this often for my guests as a treat when they arrive! It is so moist that it doesn't need the extra cherries on top. I serve it just the way it comes out of the pan & it always gets rave reviews. I have also made it into heart shaped cupcakes for Valentines Day & used a small doily to stencil a small heart in the center of each one with icing sugar. It is also one of my families favorites for a special occasion cake. I have also made it with egg whites with good results. Try either all egg whites(6=3 eggs) or 1 egg & 4 egg whites. Changing out the eggs lowers the fat & cholesterol count<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2013 11:43","GUID":"e49cd5200fae4bed91ba5c9c0d988f3e","MemberId":4259260,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"elsnana","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2013 11:43"},{"Comment":" I have had this recipe for years. It was a Pillsbury Bake-off winner many years ago. It is always a big hit!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2013 10:22","GUID":"9da83c6e7d314979a9b6012356af4c51","MemberId":6380742,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"singerquilter","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2013 10:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2013 10:13","GUID":"0c616cbb1b104c08b63ef7b548a1bb3e","MemberId":4353273,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"pineland","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2013 10:13"},{"Comment":" I am a "make from scratch" baker, but thought I would give this a try! I took the cake to the Nursing facility where my parents are staying for the nurses...and they LOVED it! It went fast! They are asking for more!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"08\/15\/2013 09:54","GUID":"e9aa3df208bc4fe8a33030a6edb43e6c","MemberId":6957006,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"goodfood2go","SubmittedDate":"08\/15\/2013 09:54"},{"Comment":" Mother gave me this recipe in the 70s and I have been getting rave reviews ever since then. Now, I sometimes use a box of red velvet cake in place of chocolate. Same delicious results! If you make it in a 9 x 13 dish, you can cut each square in half horizontally, put a slab of vanilla ice cream in it, top it with the remaining cake slice<\/p> and then pour some hot fudge sauce on top. It's ok now to roll on the floor! 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They LOVED it and it was gone by the next day. I have been making it for seveal years too and think it is delicious and moist. I do think the cake recipe part won the Pillsbury bake off awhile back. No wonder it was a winner. YUM!<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2013 12:18","GUID":"94029da67b344496bb07f8be06d1eb05","MemberId":1582586,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LadyNann","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2013 12:18"},{"Comment":" I topped mine with buttercream frosting and a dollop of cherries. Yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2013 11:43","GUID":"bbc1e51df9a34cb794f0a032926ec1c1","MemberId":1200047,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"musicmomto4","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2013 11:43"},{"Comment":" I have made this cake many times but we call it Chocolate Covered Cheery Cake. I make a chocolate frosting for frosting.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2013 11:13","GUID":"a508988cb11e4bb087d4ec44a3308f2e","MemberId":5344961,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sylvia cashen","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2013 11:12"},{"Comment":" I have made this many times but we call it Chocolate Covered Cherry Cake. I make a chocolate frosting to frost it.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2013 11:13","GUID":"a508988cb11e4bb087d4ec44a3308f2e","MemberId":5344961,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"sylvia cashen","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2013 11:08"},{"Comment":" This has been my go-to recipe for years. Can omit the cherries on top - just use powdered sugar and top with whipped topping.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2013 10:02","GUID":"e8676accb2354b44b2ea285c238faac5","MemberId":1319150,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LouJF","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2013 10:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"02\/07\/2013 11:32","GUID":"128ee808e6b4439f9e232d934d526e20","MemberId":7126350,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Hayet","SubmittedDate":"02\/07\/2013 11:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2012 13:24","GUID":"E0DAC2DC9FB441D2AB1514D5E73917A5","MemberId":404512,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"karrirose","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2012 13:24"},{"Comment":" I've made this several times- it's simple and everybody LOVES it! Instead of topping with pie filling: Make Chocolate pudding using 1\/2 recomended milk. Place in fridge until soft set. Stir in 8oz whipped topping and 1 cup chocolate chips. Frost & refrigerate until serving!<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"05\/09\/2012 11:04","GUID":"adc9d7713e7e4009bd79742e06b6cad4","MemberId":6253552,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mrs.Duncan","SubmittedDate":"05\/09\/2012 11:04"},{"Comment":" Delicious! My cherry hating kids couldn't keep their hands off of them. The recipe works very well in a large 12x18 jelly roll pan for a thinner bar type dessert.<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2011 17:34","GUID":"326e1c6e620748c197dda275154d9610","MemberId":2638029,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ButterLovingGirl","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2011 17:34"},{"Comment":" We love this! Instead of topping the cake with pie filling, I color some Lite Cool Whip with red food coloring or a bit of maraschino cherry juice (a light pink-colored topping) and crown each piece with a stemmed maraschino cherry.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2010 07:22","GUID":"f0882acf677d45769be5e838166bc9de","MemberId":1647720,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ssans@surewest.net","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2010 07:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2009 07:42","GUID":"63212f8fa96c4218b61e8db056aff045","MemberId":1888847,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"madelin hoggard","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2009 07:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2008 14:29","GUID":"5fdf36adf92c4398aebcbbdca4f1bb0d","MemberId":2815284,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Carol Downing","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2008 14:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2008 13:21","GUID":"956F5528C67EDDA4EA0C491C64DC3563","MemberId":112427,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JANNIE47","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2008 13:21"},{"Comment":" We love this cake but top it with whipped topping and shaved chocolate!<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"","GUID":"469D2720654A4591833D4C15B4D7838C","MemberId":238305,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Hatgal","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2008 12:57"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2008 20:29","GUID":"D41EEE99F5D84020AE13B90A2E72AF56","MemberId":798401,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rbackus","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2008 20:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 21:25","GUID":"27fb6a613fa84b2fbdbb42e9fda05154","MemberId":1191023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"eileendresser","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 21:25"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 07:18","GUID":"9736DA5D64C84BDCADEFA5111BB3DB7E","MemberId":1595901,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"chsew99","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 07:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 05:50","GUID":"719d046e8ded47deb6e7949f0cd5f341","MemberId":1949834,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"skinnychef","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 05:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 05:43","GUID":"1d4b207ee2f94f8e815869d444592ebc","MemberId":1466055,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"sewlu","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 05:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2008 00:01","GUID":"F335D2DE25184B29868970ADF49AA6E8","MemberId":981938,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Karex1","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2008 00:01"},{"Comment":" I make this cake quite often. It is easy and tastes great! I make it in a bundt pan instead of the 9x13 and top the slices with whipped cream as well as the cherries.<\/p>","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"","GUID":"94789675e45b41aeb890a5ceaffeec5e","MemberId":5520322,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"anonymous","SubmittedDate":"01\/10\/2008 19:43"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51678,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Mix the cake batter<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Bake the cake<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Decorate and serve<\/h3>\n
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TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRecipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chocolate Cherry Cake<\/h2>\n
How long does chocolate cherry cake last?<\/h3>\n
Chocolate Cherry Cake Tips<\/h2>\n
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TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat else can you serve with chocolate cherry cake?<\/h3>\n
Do I need to prepare the cake mix as directed on the box before starting the recipe?<\/h3>\n
Can I make this chocolate cherry dump cake with a different type of cake mix?<\/h3>\n
How can you make chocolate cherry cake your own? <\/h3>There are many ways you can make this chocolate cherry cake your own. Try stirring in some chocolate chips, chopped nuts or shredded coconut into the batter. You can also whip up a delicious chocolate frosting<\/a> or a chocolate ganache<\/a> to spread over the top. Or brush on a bit of cherry brandy to the baked cake; it's a key ingredient in black forest cake, which has a similar flavor profile to chocolate cherry cake.\r\n
What do you serve with chocolate cherry cake? <\/h3>Serve slices of this cake with scoops of vanilla ice cream\u2014or whatever flavor you prefer!\r\n
How long will chocolate cherry cake last? <\/h3>Chocolate cherry cake should last about 3 to 4 days on the counter under a cake keeper (if it doesn't get eaten first!). While refrigerated cake will lose its quality after about 2 days, you can try this genius hack for storing cake<\/a> in a fridge.
\u2014Sammi DiVito, Taste Recipes Assistant Editor<\/i>"}],"CommentCount":30,"RatingCount":34,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"Was so excited to try this because a friend used to make cherry chocolate cake that I loved. Very disappointed. Extremely dry and heavy. I guess I\u2019ll have to keep looking. :(","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"03\/22\/2020 18:20","GUID":"6f9c0a5824c94b0389ccbcca26c5ff47","MemberId":9791709,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Veleda","SubmittedDate":"03\/22\/2020 18:20"},{"Comment":"we love this! I put on a cooked chocolate icing for even more decadence.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/07\/2019 16:03","GUID":"46c88b4229e049359edecf8cd7f1c5b7","MemberId":6353234,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"deb9962","SubmittedDate":"05\/07\/2019 16:03"},{"Comment":"HEY EVERYONE! Don't NOT not this recipe a 5 star! I see some of you give it the highest of praise,which it certainly deserves,as it IS a first place winner! I made this for a wedding cake-She wanted black forest and EVERYONE thought it was home made! Anyone that has eaten this cake tracks me down for the recipe! LOL! I haven't tried other combos,but I am sure they would be delicious!","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/27\/2019 13:46","GUID":"b408dfcefdd74d699c4084ba67e1e4dc","MemberId":9601363,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Amy","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2019 13:46"},{"Comment":"I've been making his recipe for YEARS and everyone loves it, but recently, I wanted apple pie cupcakes. I thought of this recipe, so I used a spice cake mix, added apple pie spice mix (about 2 tablespoons) along with the other cake mix ingredients and took a 15-oz. can of apple pie filling, put it in my food processor and pulsed a few times, so the apple slices were smaller. I stirred it into the cake, filled my cupcake papers 3\/4 full and baked. When cooled, I frosted with apple pie spice mix buttercream. I was taking them to the local HS's football coaches (I have been taking them treats every week of football season, since 1995), along with my spicy pretzels. I can tell you they were a HUGE hit, but so easy to make!!! Thanks to Ann Purchase for the original recipe, which inspired me to try this version!!!!!","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/27\/2018 04:38","GUID":"3bcf002c5f3b43fa9bdf5006cc6c261d","MemberId":3311959,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Toni Anderson","SubmittedDate":"11\/27\/2018 04:38"},{"Comment":"