Chocolate Cherry Cake

Was going through my dry goods cupboard making a grocery list and came across a tin of Cherry Pie Filling that I forgot I had and figured no time but the present to make something with it.

Now since I am not that proficient at making pie crusts I decided I would use it in a cake and what better combination  than Chocolate and Cherries?

I present to you my Chocolate and Cherries Cake.

Here’s how we do this one.

Shopping list:

• 1 cup All Purpose flour – sifted
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Canola Oil
• 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 18 ounce can Cherry Pie filling
• 9×13 Cake pan

Putting it all together:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°
2. In a large non reactive bowl mix together all the dry ingredients and set aside.
3. In another large non reactive bowl mix together the remaining ingredients except the cherry pie filling.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and, using a rubber spatula, mix the ingredients together until smooth. Add the cherry pie filling and mix until a batter forms.
5. Spray the cake pan with a vegetable oil spray and dust with flour.
6. Pour the batter into the cake pan and smooth.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.

There you have it another “Simple but tasty recipe for the grilling season and beyond.”

Until next time…..

                           Bon Appetit