Cherry Dr Pepper Cake

A rich chocolate cake infused with Dr Pepper and topped with creamy cherry buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cherry Buttercream, Cherry Dr Pepper Cake, Chocolate Cake, easy dessert, Party Cake

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

For the cake

1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
1 cup Dr Pepper (not diet)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

For the cherry buttercream frosting

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice (from the jar)
1 tsp vanilla extract
chopped maraschino cherries for topping Optional

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, Dr Pepper, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
Mix in cherry juice and vanilla until smooth and pink.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and top with chopped maraschino cherries if desired.

Notes

Chill before serving for a firmer texture and deeper flavor. Pair with a cold glass of Dr Pepper for the full experience! Great make-ahead dessert—just store covered in the fridge.

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