Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with this easy Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake recipe. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (sliced into thin pats)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the ingredients: Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into the dish and spread evenly. If using, stir in the almond extract.
- Add the cake mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling—do not stir.
- Top with butter and chocolate chips: Arrange the butter slices evenly over the top of the cake mix to cover as much surface as possible. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve and enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can also make it in a slow cooker on low for 2–3 hours.
- For a crunchier topping, add chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
