A rich and decadent chocolate bundt cake swirled with cherry pie filling, topped with silky chocolate ganache, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh cherries. This classic dessert is a dream come true for chocolate lovers and anyone who adores the iconic pairing of chocolate and cherries.

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📋 Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 50 minutes

• Cooling Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

• Servings: 12–14

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Occasion: Holidays, special dinners, celebrations

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🧾 Ingredients

Cake Batter

• 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar

• 1¾ cups (219 g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (88.5 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• ¾ cup (172.5 g) sour cream, room temperature

• ½ cup (122.5 g) buttermilk, room temperature

• ½ cup (119 g) hot brewed coffee or hot water

• 1 can (21 oz / approx. 1¾ cups) cherry pie filling

Ganache

• ½ cup (91 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter

Topping

• Whipped topping (homemade or store-bought)

• ½ cup fresh cherries, diced

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🍰 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan & Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick spray. (Ensure the batter fills no more than ⅔ of the pan to avoid overflow.)

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

• Sugar

• Flour

• Cocoa powder

• Baking soda

• Baking powder

• Salt
  Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

• Melted butter

• Eggs

• Sour cream

• Buttermilk

• Hot coffee or water

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

4. Add Cherry Filling

Gently fold in the cherry pie filling. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.

5. Bake

Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a wire rack or serving plate. Allow to cool completely (at least 1 hour) before adding toppings.

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🍫 Make the Ganache

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine:

• Chocolate chips

• Butter

Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the ganache is smooth and fully melted.

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🎂 Decorate & Serve

• Drizzle ganache over the cooled cake.

• Pipe or spoon whipped topping on top.

• Garnish with diced fresh cherries.

• Slice and serve!

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📝 Tips & Notes

• Use a toothpick or skewer to ensure the cake is baked through.

• Substitute hot water if you prefer not to use coffee.

• For an extra touch, add a splash of cherry liqueur to the ganache or cherry layer.