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Cherry Chocolate Bars

Frosted chocolate cherry bars are full of chocolaty goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts and Sweets
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bars

  • 1 15.2 ounce package Devil's food cake mix
  • 1 can 21-ounces cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Frosting

  • 1 cup sugar
  • cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9 x 13" pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In a medium bowl combine the Devil's food cake mix, cherry pie filling, and vanilla extract. Mix until all of the cake mix is moistened. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
    1 15.2 ounce package Devil's food cake mix, 1 can 21-ounces cherry pie filling, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the top springs back when touched. Make the chocolate frosting and spread it over warm cake.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

  • Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly. 
    1 cup sugar, ⅓ cup milk, 5 tablespoons butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. 
  • Cut into bars for serving.
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