Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate cake mix, sweet cherry pie filling, and a hint of almond extract with this easy-to-make and crowd-pleasing Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake. Perfect for a quick dessert fix or a potluck contribution!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake:
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer: Spread cherry pie filling in the baking dish. Add almond extract if using. Sprinkle chocolate cake mix evenly. Pour melted butter over the cake mix, covering most of it. Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set and slightly crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, plain or with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer taste, consider adding a second can of cherry pie filling or fresh chopped cherries.
- Variation: Use white or dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
