Description
Scrumptious chocolate cherry dump cake brings effortless dessert magic straight from home kitchens to your table. Sweet cherries and rich chocolate meld into a simple, irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by generously coating with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Distribute cherry pie filling across the entire bottom of the dish, creating an even, smooth layer that covers all corners.
- Gently cascade the dry chocolate cake mix over the cherry filling, ensuring complete and uniform coverage without mixing the layers.
- Methodically drizzle melted butter across the entire surface of the cake mix, aiming to saturate as much of the dry mix as possible.
- Enhance the texture and flavor by sprinkling chopped walnuts and chocolate chips evenly across the top layer.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing the cake to bake for 45-50 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown crust and the cherry filling becomes vibrantly bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the dump cake rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing the layers to settle and cool slightly before serving.
- Complement the warm dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Easily swap cherry pie filling with fresh or frozen cherries for a more natural flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cake mix varieties like devil’s food or dark chocolate for richer taste variations.
- Reduce butter quantity by 25% to create a lighter version without compromising texture.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free option by using certified gluten-free cake mix and checking pie filling ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 378 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg