Description
This Cherry Chocolate Cream Cheese Bundt Cake combines rich chocolate cake with a luscious cherry swirl and creamy cheesecake filling for an indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Batter
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Make the Chocolate Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well blended, approximately 2 minutes. Gently fold in the cherry pie filling and chocolate chips if using, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Layer the Cake: Pour half of the chocolate cherry batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, carefully avoiding the edges to prevent mixing. Top with the remaining chocolate cherry batter, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Bake the Cake: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center to check doneness; it should come out clean when done.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert it carefully onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with chocolate ganache or top with additional cherry pie filling before serving.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use a toothpick test to avoid over- or under-baking the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
