Description
Indulge in the unique and delightful flavors of a Cherry Dr Pepper Cake. This easy sheet cake recipe combines the rich taste of chocolate with the fizzy sweetness of Dr Pepper, enhanced by juicy maraschino cherries in every bite. Topped with a luscious cherry-infused frosting, this dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup Dr Pepper (regular, not diet)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the cake: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, Dr Pepper, oil, eggs, extracts, cherry juice, and chopped cherries. Mix well and pour into the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool the cake.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter until fluffy, then add sugar, cherry juice, extract, and salt. Spread over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Top with extra cherries and slice to serve.
Notes
- For a bundt cake variation, grease and flour the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- You can add mini chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
