Description
This easy and indulgent Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake combines sweet cherry pie filling with rich chocolate cake mix and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all baked together for a luscious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep and one simple baking dish, it’s a delicious treat you can whip up quickly and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
Fillings
- 1 can cherry pie filling (approximately 21 ounces)
Cake Layer
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (approximately 15.25 ounces)
Toppings and Flavorings
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of cherry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a sweet and fruity base.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling layer, ensuring complete coverage without pressing it down.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix layer. The butter helps moisten the mix as it bakes, creating a soft crumb.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the butter-covered cake mix for added chocolate richness and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. This lets the layers set slightly, making it easier to dish out and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can stir the vanilla extract into the melted butter before drizzling it over the cake mix.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an added treat.
- Ensure not to press down the dry cake mix to maintain the dump cake’s signature crumbly texture.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
