Try this delicious, moist, and simple Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake using only 5 ingredients. This super easy dump cake recipe is made with chocolate cake box mix, maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, Cherry Dr. Pepper, and vanilla frosting.
In a 9x13 inch pan, whisk in chocolate cake mix, and Cherry Dr. Pepper.
Take half of the maraschino cherries and remove the stems. DO NOT throw out the liquid.
Cut the maraschino cherries in fours and then fold into the cake batter along with chocolate chips.
Immediately place the pan in the oven.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until you can stick a toothpick in the cake and it comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Stir 2-3 Tablespoons of the maraschino cherries liquid into the vanilla frosting. Set the remaining stemmed maraschino cherries aside to use to decorate the cake. Stir in 2-3 drops of food coloring for a more vibrant pink color, optional.
Frost the cake with the prepared frosting and then top with the remaining stemmed cherries.
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings as an optional garnish and serve.