Chocolate-Cherry Cola Cake

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Chop cherries, set aside.

2. 2

   In large bowl, beat cake mix, cola beverage, oil, eggs and 1/4 cup reserved liquid with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, beat 2 minutes.

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   Stir in chopped cherries. Pour into pan.

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   Bake 35 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme until smooth. Frost cake. Top each piece with 2 cherries.

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   Note:

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   For chocolate-dipped cherries, melt 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoons shortening in microwave; stir. Dip well-drained cherries with stems into chocolate; refrigerate to set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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