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Slow Cooker Cherry Chip Cake

by Sarah Olson on May 22, 2023 | Updated June 20, 2023 8 Comments

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If you’ve never had a Cherry Chip Cake, then you are in for a real treat. Made with just a few basic ingredients, including homemade icing made from flavorful maraschino cherry juice and powdered sugar, this is a lovely pink cake you’ll want to share with everyone.

The slow cooker can be used to make so many delicious cakes. My Slow Cooker Key Lime Cake and Slow Cooker Banana Nut Cake are two you should try ASAP!

Cherry cake with frosting in a slow cooker.

Why this cherry chip cake recipe works

I don’t know many people who don’t enjoy a nice piece of cake, but I do know several people who would love to master the art of making a good cake. And with this recipe, you can do just that. Nothing gets much easier than taking a box of cake mix, mixing it according to the directions, then adding in delicious maraschino cherries.

And if that wasn’t easy enough, making the icing is even easier. The juice from the can of cherries gives it enough cherry flavor that’s not overwhelming at all plus add that cute pink color. This is one of those homemade cake recipes you’ll want to add to your recipe book. Keep reading to see just how easy it is to whip up your own perfect cake. Here is my oven version if you don’t have a slow cooker: Cherry Chip Cake.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for cherry chip cake on a table.
  • White Cake Mix: I personally like to use the Pillsbury brand (moist and supreme) boxed cake mix, however, you can use whatever brand you prefer.
  • Cake Batter: For the batter, you’ll use 3 large eggs, water, and oil.
  • Maraschino Cherries: This recipe calls for two jars which will be divided. The cherries you’ll add to the cake batter can be finely chopped maraschino cherries. The ones that go on top of the icing can be left whole.
  • Homemade Cake Icing: Powdered sugar, salted butter, milk, and cherry juice are whipped together to create a sweet cherry flavor icing. Thanks to the cherry juice, red food coloring is not necessary.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Step One – In a large bowl, combine the box of cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined well. Then add in chopped maraschino cherries.

Step Two – Fold in the cherries until they are mixed into the batter.

Step Three – Pour cake batter evenly into the bottom of a crock pot that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Step Four – Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours and 15 minutes, without lifting the top at all.

3 images showing how to make frosting and how to frost cherry cake.

Step Five – In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, room temperature butter, milk, and cherry juice. I do this with a hand held mixer.

Step Six – Spread the homemade cherry icing on top of the cake.

Step Seven – Decorate the top of the cake with whole cherries. Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe FAQs and Variations

Can I use a different type of cake mix?

Sure. Besides white cake mix, yellow cake mix is the next most popular choice. You can use cherry chip cake mix if that is what you have on hand.

Can I use a buttercream frosting instead?

Although this comes with an extremely easy frosting recipe, you can skip the homemade version and use a buttercream frosting from a tub.

Could this cake be transferred to a cake stand?

It can; however, keep in mind that the cake will be the shape of the slow cooker, so it won’t be round, but oblong (or oval).

Can I line the slow cooker with parchment paper?

I personally opt in for cooking spray but you can use parchment paper, which will make transferring it to a plate or cake stand much easier.

Is a stand mixer or electric mixer necessary to make the icing?

Not necessarily, but it would help bring it to an actual icing texture. If you use one, use it one medium speed.

How do I store the leftovers?

Place any remaining cake into an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for even longer. We like this cake cold from the fridge!

What should I serve with a slice of cherry chip cake?

You can’t go wrong with serving vanilla ice cream, cherry flavored ice cream, or fresh fruit on the side.

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Slow Cooker Cherry Chip Cake

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Make a beautiful cherry chip cake in the slow cooker, it's even moister than when cooked in the oven.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 789kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

For the cake

  • 15.25 oz. white cake mix (I use Pilsbury Brand)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 20 oz. maraschino cherries (two jars) divided

For the frosting

  • ½ cup salted butter room temperature
  • 16 oz. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice (from above jar) (you will need some cherries for the cake, some of juices for the frosting and more cherries for decorating)
  • 4-6 Tbsp. milk
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Instructions:

  • Chop about 20 of the cherries on a cutting board. You'll want them in a rough chop, you can use as much cherries as you want. I save the remaining cherries (and some juice) for decorating the cake.
  • In a large bowl, add the cake mix, oil, eggs and water. Mix until the batter is smooth, some lumps are fine (that's normal for cake mix). Stir in the cherries.
  • For the cake:
  • Spray the slow cooker with non stick spray.
  • Pour in the cherry cake batter.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until the center is done. You'll want to keep the lid on until the 2 hour and 15 minute mark to keep the heat in. Remove the slow cooker insert from the heating element and place on a cooling rack. Let cool for at least two hours before frosting.
  • For the frosting:
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, room temperature butter, milk (only add enough milk to make the consistency of frosting you want), and cherry juice.
  • Spread the frosting over the cake and add additional cherries for decoration if desired.
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Recipe Notes:

  • Place any remaining cake into an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for even longer. We like this cake cold from the fridge!
  • Yellow cake mix or cherry chip cake mix can be used instead of white cake mix.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Joyce Mullin says

      September 6, 2023 at 8:34 am

      How do you keep the cake bottom from burning when on high? My slow cooker gets very hot & I don’t think there is much insulation on the bottom.

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      • Sarah Olson says

        September 6, 2023 at 2:58 pm

        Cook it on low instead maybe? Mine never burns on the bottom, but occasionally on one side.

        Reply
    2. B. SUSAN CEDIO says

      May 27, 2023 at 1:40 am

      Must you cool the cake completely before frosting it ?

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      • Sarah Olson says

        May 27, 2023 at 6:58 am

        Yes, it will melt.

        Reply
    3. Sue White says

      May 25, 2023 at 1:25 pm

      Hey Kathy how do you get the cake out of the crock pot LOL just a question or do you serve it right from the Crock-Pot and if that’s the answer then do you keep the crock pot in the fridge LOL LOL hahaha I just wanted to know how you do it you have a happy healthy and blessed day and thanks for the recipes they’re great dumb pictures good stuff

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      • Sue White says

        May 25, 2023 at 1:28 pm

        5 stars
        Call UK I’m sorry I didn’t mean to call you Kathy I know your name is Sarah my phone does silly things LOL have a great day

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    4. Judy says

      May 25, 2023 at 11:35 am

      Hi Sarah,
      First, thank you for all of your GREAT recipe’s!!
      I’m anxious to try this for my cherry lovin’ husband!! Would the cooking time change if I use my 9×13 slow cooker? I love making cakes in this one!
      Thank you!

      Judy

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      • Sarah Olson says

        May 25, 2023 at 2:19 pm

        I’m sure it would work, you would have to test the timing your self (I don’t have that slow cooker). You’ll know it’s done when the center is no longer jiggly.

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