Description
Mexican chocolate magic comes alive in this cherry dr. pepper fudge cake, blending rich cocoa depths with fizzy soda sweetness. Moist chocolate layers promise indulgent comfort that pulls you into pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 g) super moist chocolate fudge cake mix
- 12 ounces (355 ml) Dr. Pepper Cherry, room temperature
- 18 ounces (510 g) maraschino cherries
Buttercream Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 g) salted butter
- 7 cups (840 g) powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) maraschino cherry juice
Liquid Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (355 ml) Dr. Pepper Cherry, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9x13x2 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and Dr. Pepper Cherry, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky texture without any lumps.
- Select 24 cherries and set them aside for later decoration. Carefully slice the remaining cherries into quarter-sized pieces, gently folding them into the batter to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it smoothly and create an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, conducting the toothpick test to confirm doneness – it should emerge clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
- While the cake cools completely, prepare the frosting by whipping the butter until it becomes light and airy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and cherry juice into the butter, blending until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, apply the frosting in a generous, even layer across the entire surface.
- Artfully arrange the reserved whole cherries on top of the frosted cake as a decorative garnish, creating an appealing visual presentation.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover cake in an airtight container to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 4 days.
- Fresh cherries work best for garnishing, providing a vibrant pop of color and natural sweetness to the cake.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and a more consistent cake texture, helping create a perfect crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 69 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg