Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries. It’s perfect for gatherings or a quick sweet treat at home.

The recipe involves layering ingredients in a baking dish, making it easy to prepare without any complicated steps. It’s a great option for those looking for a delightful dessert recipe that requires minimal effort.

Easy Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

This dessert features a luscious chocolate cake mix topped with cherry pie filling and baked to perfection. The result is a warm, gooey cake that serves about 8 people and is ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Layer the Ingredients: Pour the cherry pie filling into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading it evenly. In a separate bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix with water, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
Add Cake Mix: Pour the chocolate cake batter over the cherry filling, spreading it evenly. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy warm or at room temperature.