Chocolate Cherry Chip Cake

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We always called it the "Busy Cake"...too many things going on with it! Crushed maraschino cherries can be found in the ice cream sundae department at the grocery store. If you can't find them, get regular maraschino cherries and chop.

Chocolate cherry chip cake with pink frosting
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Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

  • 1 cup milk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

  • 2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

  • 4 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt.

  3. Add eggs, coffee, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth (batter will be thin).

  4. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips. Pour batter into 9x13 inch pan.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean. It's best to leave it in the pan, because the chips and the cherries sort of sink to the bottom and solidify and will stick big time! Frost with white buttercream.

  6. For the frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and vanilla. Cream with an electric mixer. Add milk by the tablespoon until frosting is smooth.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360 Calories
14g Fat
59g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.