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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This easy and delicious Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake combines sweet cherry pie filling with rich chocolate cake mix and mini chocolate chips, all topped with melted butter and baked to golden perfection. It’s a perfect dessert for gatherings, offering a gooey, chocolaty fruit treat that pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling

Cake Layer

  • 1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Topping

  • 12 Tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Add Cherry Filling: Pour 2 cans (21 ounces each) of cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a juicy base layer.
  3. Add Cake Mix and Chocolate Chips: Dump the entire box of chocolate cake mix over the cherry pie filling evenly, then sprinkle 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips on top for added chocolate bursts.
  4. Pour Melted Butter: Evenly drizzle 12 tablespoons of melted salted butter over the top of the cake mix and chocolate chips. This step helps create a moist, crispy crust as the cake bakes.
  5. Bake the Cake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Remove the cake from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes to set for easier serving and richer flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve warm with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Make sure to evenly distribute the melted butter over the cake mix to avoid dry spots.
  • Allowing the cake to cool slightly helps it set and makes serving cleaner and easier.
  • This recipe can be doubled in a larger pan for more servings.
  • You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings, like blueberry or apple, for variation.
  • For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped nuts over the melted butter before baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chocolate-cherry-dump-cake-recipe/