Chocolate Cherry Cake With Rum Ganache Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Cake With Rum Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package brownie mix; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 (1/4 ounce) packages unsweetened lemonade-flavored powdered drink mix; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup cooking oil; 4 eggs; 1 (21 ounce) can lucky leaf cherry pie filling; 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 4 ounces bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped; 1 cup whipping cream; 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons dark rum

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package brownie mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages unsweetened lemonade-flavored powdered drink mix
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cooking oil
4 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can lucky leaf cherry pie filling
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 teaspoons almond extract
4 ounces bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons dark rum

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside.
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2. In a large bowl stir together cake mix, flour, sugar, drink mix, baking powder and soda. Add oil, eggs, LUCKY LEAF cherry pie filling, sour cream and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 2 minutes (batter will be stiff). Fold in chopped sweet chocolate. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Loosen sides and remove from pan. Cool completely.
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3. For ganache, in a small saucepan heat cream just to boiling. In a medium bowl pour hot cream over bittersweet chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; stir in rum. Place bowl with chocolate in a bowl of ice water and let stand about 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Transfer cake to serving plate. Spread ganache over cake. Let stand 1 hour before serving to set up.

1400

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package brownie mix, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 (1/4 ounce) packages unsweetened lemonade-flavored powdered drink mix, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Cake With Rum Ganache falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Cherry Cake With Rum Ganache

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Variations & substitutions

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