Description
Indulge in the decadent simplicity of a Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake, a quick and easy dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the base: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherries.
- Add the toppings: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is set and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- You can use dark chocolate cake mix for a richer flavor or swap the cherry pie filling with raspberry for a twist.
- This cake is best served warm but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
