Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert combining rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, luscious cherry pie filling, and moist chocolate cake mix. Perfect for chocolate cherry lovers, it’s a no-fuss recipe baked in one dish for a chocolatey, fruity treat in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Spread Cherry Pie Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of cherry pie filling at the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful fruit layer.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling layer, ensuring full coverage for an even bake.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix, which will help the cake mix moisten and bake into a rich crust.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top to add extra chocolate flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the layers set and make it easier to slice.
Notes
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips for a different chocolate intensity.
- For added flavor, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the cherry layer before adding the cake mix.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover cake covered tightly for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings using a larger baking dish.
