Chocolate Covered Cherry Snack Cake
Make any celebration even sweeter with this Chocolate Covered Cherry Snack Cake, a truly decadent creation. It starts with a simple box cake mix, but a few clever additions transform it into an extraordinary treat.
You’ll serve a wonderfully moist and flavorful cake, rich with the beloved combination of chocolate and sweet cherries. It’s an ideal dessert for any time you’re looking for that delicious burst of cherry goodness.
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Covered Cherry Snack Cakes
Nostalgia in Every Bite: These snack cakes take you back to childhood with their classic flavor combination. The moist cake, topped with sweet and tart cherry filling and icing, and enrobed in rich chocolate is a taste of pure comfort and familiarity.
Perfect Bite-Sized Treat: They’re the ideal portion size for satisfying a sweet tooth without feeling overloaded. Enjoy them as an after-school snack, a midday pick-me-up, or a delightful dessert.
Pleasing Contrasts: The combination of textures and flavors is what makes these cakes so addictive. The soft cake provides a gentle base for the juicy cherry filling to sit on top of, while the chocolate drizzle adds a decadent flavor boost. Sweetness from the cake and chocolate is perfectly balanced by the tartness of the cherries.
Easy to Grab and Go: These pre-portioned treats are perfect for busy lifestyles. No need for utensils or plates, just grab one and enjoy a delicious bite on the run.
Perfect for Sharing: These chocolate covered cherry snack cakes are a crowd-pleaser. They’re ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Get the full ingredient list and full instructions in the printable recipe card below.
Please note: Making changes to any recipe as written can result in a recipe failure.
Any substitutions or variations listed are simple or tried and true changes that we think will work in this recipe.
Results are not guaranteed.
Kitchen Tools & Other Items
These are items we have on hand to help us make this recipe a little easier.
- medium bowl for mixing
- stand mixer, hand mixer or whisk
- parchment paper
- baking dish or cake pan (you can also use a round cake pan if desired)
- spatula
- wire rack for cooling
storage tips & leftovers
To keep your leftover Chocolate Covered Cherry Snack Cake tasting great, here’s how you can store it:
Short-Term Storage (A few days)
The best way to store your cake for a few days is in the refrigerator. Because it contains cherries and has a chocolate covering (which might be like a frosting or glaze), the fridge will help keep it fresh and prevent it from spoiling.
- Cool it completely: If the cake is still warm, let it cool down to room temperature first.
- Use an airtight container: Place the cake in an airtight container. This is important to keep the cake from drying out and to protect it from other food odors in the fridge.
- Cover cut edges: If you’ve already cut into the cake, you can press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the cut surfaces before putting it in the container. This gives extra protection against drying.
- How long it lasts: Stored this way, your cake should stay good for about 3 to 4 days. Some cakes might last a little longer, but they can start to dry out over time.
A note on room temperature: Some cakes can be left at room temperature for a day or two if they have a very stable frosting and no perishable fillings. However, since your cake has cherries, the refrigerator is a better choice to be safe and maintain quality.
Longer-Term Storage (Up to a few months)
If you want to save your cake for longer, freezing is a good option.
- Cool completely: Make sure the cake is fully cooled.
- Wrap it well:
- Whole cake or large pieces: Wrap the cake tightly in a layer of plastic wrap, and then add a layer of aluminum foil or place it in a freezer-safe airtight container.
- Individual slices: Wrap each slice first in plastic wrap, then group them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. This way, you can thaw just what you need.
- How long it lasts: Frozen cake can last for 2 to 3 months without losing too much quality.
- Thawing: When you’re ready to eat it, take the cake out of the freezer. You can let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, or on the counter for a few hours. Keep it wrapped while it’s thawing to help retain moisture.
Serving Tip:
Whether you’ve stored it in the fridge or thawed it from the freezer, cake usually tastes best when served at room temperature. So, you might want to take it out about 30 minutes to an hour before you plan to eat it. Enjoy your leftover cake!
If you’d like another great snack cake idea, try our Lemon Key Lime Layer Snack Cakes. We have also tried this Easy Chocolate Chip Snack Cake (external link).
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Snack Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box Cherry Chip Cake Mix
- 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup water
For the Cherry Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- ¼ teaspoons almond extract
- 2 drops red food coloring optional
- 20 ounces cherry pie filling
- chocolate sauce
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cake mix, nonfat vanilla yogurt and water together on medium about 2 minutes or until well blended.
- Spray a 9×13 cake pan with cooking spray and pour cake batter into pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F about 15-20 minute or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before adding frosting.
For the Cherry Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Add in the maraschino cherry juice, almond extract and red food coloring if desired, continue beating. Add the powdered sugar slowly a little at a time until you have reached desired consistency.
- When cake is cooled completely, frost cake with Cherry Frosting.
- Spoon cherry pie filling on top. We sliced our cake first and then added a spoonful to each piece.
- Drizzle chocolate on top of the cherry pie filling.
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