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Delicious Cherry Dr Pepper Cake topped with cherry frosting

Cherry Dr Pepper Cake

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A delightful dessert featuring fizzy cherry flavor and rich chocolate undertones, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box box chocolate cake mix (only using the dry mix)
  • 1.5 cups Dr. Pepper Cherry Soda
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries with no stem (remove 24 cherries from jar and set aside)
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (plus 2 more cups if needed)
  • as needed tbsp maraschino cherry juice To achieve desired consistency and flavor
  • 1 container chocolate shavings (optional) Found at Hobby Lobby

Method
 

Cake Directions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the dry chocolate cake mix with the Dr. Pepper Cherry Soda until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake as directed on the box.
  4. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Cherry Frosting Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add maraschino cherry juice to achieve the desired consistency and flavor.
  4. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cherry frosting generously on top and garnish with the reserved cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 220mgSugar: 30g

Notes

This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store it in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator, or freeze it for about three months.

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