Description
A delightful and effortless dessert that combines the sweetness of cherry pie filling with the richness of chocolate cake mix, creating a heavenly treat known as Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake. This recipe is a perfect option for those busy days when you crave a homemade dessert without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake:
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
For Serving (optional):
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread cherry pie filling in the dish. Add almond extract if desired. Sprinkle cake mix on top, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- You can use chocolate fudge or devil’s food cake mix for a richer flavor.
- For extra fruitiness, add a second can of cherries.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
