Craving a dessert but short on time and energy? No problem! This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake will rescue you and satisfy your cravings. You can have this gooey, decadent, chocolatey treat, an ultimate quick fix for indulgence, with just four ingredients and zero fuss!
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This easy dump cake recipe delivers rich and mouthwatering flavors, making it perfect for a sweet dessert after dinner or for hosting a last-minute gathering. I love easy cake mix recipes and some of the family's favorites are this Apple Cobbler With Cake Mix Recipe and Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake.
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Why You'll Love This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake!
If you love the tart sweetness of cherries paired with rich chocolate flavor, you are in for a treat! Everyone loves the simplicity of this dump cake with cherry pie filling - no bowls or whisk needed! You just literally "dump" the ingredients into a baking dish, bake it, and voila! Dessert is ready!
If you are not convinced yet, here's more reasons to love this 4-ingredient dump cake:
- 4 ingredients - No hard-to-find ingredients and no complicated cooking techniques.
- Decadent and indulgent flavors - This cherry chocolate cake, made with cake mix, is like a luxurious molten cake, addictively tasty, straight from the oven.
- Minimal cleanup - You will mix and bake it in one dish! You'll have more time enjoying it than you'll have cleaning it.
- Excellent for any occasion - Its simplicity makes this easy dump cake recipe a go-to dessert recipe for holidays, cozy nights in, or potlucks.
- Adult-approved and kid-friendly - It's like the best dessert for all ages!
- Customizable - You can customize this dessert treat easily as you please.
If you need an emergency dessert, even if you are new to baking or a seasoned baker, this chocolate dump cake recipe will be your safety net!
Equipment Needed
- 9 x 13 inch baking tray
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife (for evening out dry cake mix and spreading butter)
- Oven
Key Ingredients
Cherry pie filling - It's the star of this dump cake with cherry pie filling. You can use your favorite brand of cherry pie filling. It's the dessert's signature sweet-tart base.
Chocolate cake mix - a rich chocolate boxed cake mix makes this dessert so easy with minimal ingredients while giving amazing flavor.
Unsalted butter - As the butter melts into the cake mix it makes it rich and moist.
Chocolate chips - They provides extra gooeyness and decadence with every bite. They create a frosting-like texture to the top of the cake.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray the 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Open both cans of cherry pie filling and spread them evenly in the bottom of the baking dish, using a spatula to smooth out the mixture.
Pour the pack of chocolate cake mix over the cherry pie filling. Use a knife to spread them evenly.
Top with butter slices evenly to help bake the cake evenly and ensure that the whole dish of cake is moist.
Place the baking dish in a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and use a knife to remove the dry patches in the cake mix gently.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and return the dish to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the top is set.
Serve warm and add toppings.
Serving Suggestions
Dump cake with chocolate cake mix is excellent as it is and best served warm and here's pairings you can try to make it even more delicious:
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the warm dessert for an even more irresistible treat.
- If you want something lighter, a swirl of whipped cream would be outstanding.
- To achieve a more chocolatey treat, drizzle it with chocolate sauce to make it more indulgent.
- Elevate the presentation garnish it with a spig of mint and fresh cherries.
Make Ahead
The easy dump cake recipe can be assembled a few hours before baking. You can layer the ingredients in the baking dish, except for the chocolate chips. Cover the baking dish with foil and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
Storage
If you have leftover cherry pie filling or chocolate cake, transfer it to an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. To freeze leftovers, transfer them to a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave before serving.
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 21 ounce cans cherry pie filling
- 1 13.25 ounces chocolate cake mix
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 24 slices
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray.
- Add both cans of cherry pie filling to the dish and use a spatula to spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix over the top of the pie filling.
- Place the slices of butter over the top of the cake.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and use a knife to even out any of the cake mix that is not coated in the melted butter. Sprinkle with a cup of chocolate chips and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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