Description
This Cherry Dr Pepper Cake is a moist, chocolatey sheet cake made with Dr Pepper soda and cherry pie filling, creating a unique, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Topped with a sweet Dr Pepper glaze, it combines the rich taste of chocolate with the fruity tang of cherries for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 (12-ounce) can Dr Pepper (regular, not diet)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Dr Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, Dr Pepper, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Gently fold the cherry pie filling into the batter, careful not to overmix, so some cherry pieces remain intact for added texture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, Dr Pepper, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and well combined.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake and let it set before slicing and serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- This cake stays moist and can be made a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
