[Image Description: A square slice of chocolate sponge cake with cherries visible in the sponge and a thick layer of chocolate topping with chocolate chips sprinkled on top]

I found this recipe (link goes to the source) for another food blog I run and it is perfect for us spoonies. Like most of the recipes I write myself, it is made from just a few ingredients (four, in fact), requires no measuring or complex cooking techniques and can be ready in under half an hour! So when I started this blog I knew this recipe had to feature. All you need is;

A box of Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix (or any other chocolate cake mix you like)

A can of cherry pie filling (of course you can use other fruits too, this tastes great with strawberry!)

3 eggs (or the equivalent of your chosen vegan substitute)

(Optional for the topping) a tub of chocolate fudge cake topping and a bag of chocolate chips.

And that’s it! Simply pour the cake mix powder into a bowl with the pie filling and eggs, mix it up (either by hand or with a mixer on low) put it into a prepared cake tin and bake for 20-30 minutes at 80*C/350*F/ Gas Mark 4 until slightly springy to the touch.

For the topping, simply wait for the cake to cool completely, then spoon the chocolate frosting over the top and spread it with a knife, then sprinkle chocolate chips or sprinkles on top.

I’ve made this recipe myself multiple times when I’ve been craving cake but don’t have the energy to find and measure all my ingredients and follow a recipe but it always turns out wonderful and it always goes down well with family and friends. You can switch out the cake mix and fruit for any other kind of course, it tastes great with vanilla and strawberries!

Happy cooking!