Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Cake

A moist dark chocolate cake with maraschino cherries and nuts. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and cocoa. Make a well in the center and pour in water, mayonnaise and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in chopped nuts and cherries.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.