Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a delightfully simple and flavorful dessert featuring a luscious layer of cherry pie filling topped with rich chocolate cake mix and chocolate chips. With minimal prep and a single baking dish, it’s perfect for quick entertaining or an indulgent weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 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) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Layer cherry filling: Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a fruity base layer.
- Add cake mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix uniformly over the cherry pie filling, making sure there are no large gaps for even coverage.
- Drizzle butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix. This helps moisten the cake and create a rich texture once baked.
- Top with chocolate chips: Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips across the top to add extra chocolate flavor and a delightful melty texture.
- Bake the cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and the mixture bubbles around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set and enhance flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a high-quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference.
- Adding vanilla extract enhances the chocolate and cherry flavors but can be omitted if desired.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
