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Why Bakers Love Cherry Chip Cake Mix

Classic Cherry Chip Cake

This cherry chip cake mix recipe creates a soft, moist cake with sweet cherry bits in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s an easy dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing cake with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box cherry chip cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cherry chip cake mix, eggs, oil, and water.
  4. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter. Mix just until combined to keep the cake or cookies soft and tender.
  • Enhance cherry flavor by adding ¼ teaspoon cherry extract if you prefer a stronger taste.
  • Frosting matters. Vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese frosting pairs best with cherry chip cake mix.
  • Check doneness early. Cherry chip cakes can appear lightly golden before fully baked. Always test with a toothpick.
  • Storage: Store baked desserts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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