Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert made with just three ingredients—devil’s food cake mix, cherry pie filling, and butter. With rich chocolate flavor and sweet, fruity cherries, it's a fuss-free treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) devil’s food cake mix
¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, melted
Optional: Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Layer Ingredients: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the dry devil’s food cake mix over the cherries in an even layer.
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Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, trying to cover as much as possible.
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Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbly.
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Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Nutty Twist: Add chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix before the butter.
- Extra Chocolatey: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top before baking.
- Different Mixes: Try chocolate fudge, German chocolate, or even vanilla cake mix for a flavor variation.
- Storage: Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: Microwave for 20–30 seconds or reheat in the oven at 350ºF for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
