Ingredients
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- 15.25 oz. devils food cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate sauce
- 21 oz. cherry pie filling
- 8 oz cool whip
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, then pour in the cake batter and smooth it into an even layer.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours without lifting the lid.
- Once done, poke holes in the cake using the end of a spoon. Pour chocolate sauce and cherry pie filling over the top, spreading evenly.
- Remove the slow cooker insert and allow it to cool.
- When the insert is cool, refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- After chilling, spread cool whip over the cake, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, and add cherries if desired.
- Serve by scooping out the cake with a large spoon and enjoy!
Notes
Using a good quality chocolate sauce enhances the flavor.
Chill the cake overnight for the best taste and texture.
You can substitute the cool whip with homemade whipped cream if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg