Chocolate Cherry Cake

Mix all ingredients by hand until blended well. Pour into a 9 X 13 greased dish. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until done.

Chocolate Fudge Icing:

1 cup sugar

5 Tab. butter

1/3 cup milk

6 oz pkg chocolate chips

Boil sugar, butter, and milk for 1 minute. Remove and stir in chocolate chips. Stir until melted. Pour immediately over warm cake so it forms a fudge frosting. Sprinkle with finely chopped pecans if desired. Cool before cutting.

This chocolate cherry cake is a favorite because it uses very few ingredients and is heart healthy. The recipe calls for canned cherries, so there is no oil or butter used in the cake. It turns out moist, with a natural sweet flavor. So if you are looking for a way to make a great chocolate cherry cake recipe, you are in the right place!