Another Hack: Chocolate Cake Mix and Cherry Pie Filling

Jan 30, 2026 11:00 PM

A Supermoist Triple Chocolate Cake Mix (With pudding powder added, which was a surprise to me.)

The red you see is the cherries from the pie filling...

Baked at 425⁰F for the first 7 minutes and then 350⁰F for 24 minutes. After all that, they were still a touch wet in the center, but not enough to show when tested with a toothpick. Didn't dare go any longer for fear of burning them. Absolutely no eggs involved so problem there. Really moist. Still damn good..

2 ingredients... The pie filling provides all the moisture in this recipe. DO NOT PREPARE THE CAKE MIX AS NORMAL! USE IT DRY!

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Yesss... This is exactly what my body needs.

2 months ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

So "coasting" oven temp from 425°F to 350°F was accomplished by just changing oven setting, and not additionally opening oven door, correct?
I ask bc I luv some experimental baking and am going to try this! Thx!
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2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Right. Don't open the door. Just lower the temp...

2 months ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And by the way, I use liners, rest the batter for 15 minutes, and I overfill the wells of the muffin pan as compared to a standard cupcake/muffin. Most standard recipes say to fill the well of the pan about two-thirds full ... I fill each well right up. Almost heaping. Good luck!

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I did notice the cup cake cups / liners - which I have plenty of from other experiments, such as banana bread cupcakes, but resting batter for 15 minutes will definitely be good - thx! May go shopping for "all" of those ingredients Monday; weekends R simply too crazy and full of traffic to venture out.

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What if I were to use brownie mix instead? Would I bake it the same?

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not sure.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll report back!

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used a 9x13 but didn't bake it long enough. I'm still eatin it!

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Glad it was tasty, at least 😀

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Did you mix the cherry pie filling into the batter before pouring into the baking pans, or as they were poured? I feel that this is an important step.

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Simply mix the dry cake mix and the pie filling. Do not make the cake batter as directed on the box... The pie filling provides all the moisture necessary. Good luck!

1 month ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

1/2 I think you misunderstand. There only 2 ingredients used in this recipe. 1. the dry cake mix directly from the box and 2. the can of cherry pie filling.
The dry powder and the pie filling are combined and this is allowed to rest for 15 minutes.
Spray the flat top area of the pan with non-stick spray, and place a liner in every other well of the pan, this gives each muffin the room to spread without impeding other muffins. Fill each liner right to the top (slightly rounded)

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

2/2 Bake at 425⁰F for 7 min. and then lower the temp to 350⁰ for 24-26 min. or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the muffins in the pan for 10 min. then remove the muffins to acooling rack to cool completely.

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you! I shall give this a try!

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wish I had an appetite, because those look amazing!

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Serious question: Are you ill? Where's your appetite?

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have severe chronic pain, adhd (meds), and have extremely severe anxiety. All suppress my appetite individually, and compound, unfortunately. Lost ~60 lbs in 2025 alone.

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow! I am saddened to hear this.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I apologize. You've made some bangin' muffins, one might lighten your mood. Enjoy it for me, if you have one tonight. ^_^

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No need to apologize. I hope someday soon you'll get your appetite back and be able to enjoy the foods you love again.

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