Dawn's chocolate cake

My neighbor Dawn makes the yummiest chocolate cake. Needless to say, my kids LOVE it.

Here is the recipe for the easiest chocolate cake that will wow your friends.

Cherry Chocolate Cake
1 box of chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines dark chocolate)
1 can cherry pie filling
3 eggs

mix together and bake according to the box

Frosting suggestions:
Buttercream frosting
3 3/4 cups powder sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
3-4 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 1-2 minutes until creamy.


No-Cook Fudge Frosting
3 cups sifted powder sugar (about a pound)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup softened butter
1/3 cup boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, boiling water and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed/ If necessary, cool for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches spreading consistency.

Everyone enjoyed Dawn's fantastic chocolate cake at our neighborhood Christmas party...especially Ella