Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is an easy, decadent dessert combining juicy cherry pie filling with rich devil’s food cake mix, all baked to perfection with melted butter. Perfectly bubbly and topped with optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this crowd-pleaser requires minimal effort, making it an ideal treat for quick gatherings or comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 Toppings
- Whipped topping or whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, sprinkle the dry devil’s food cake mix evenly over the cherries, creating a uniform layer.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible, as the butter helps the cake mix bake into a moist, rich topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbly and golden brown, indicating the filling is hot and the cake topping is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let the cake cool for about 10 minutes to allow the filling to thicken slightly. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variations.
- For a richer flavor, try using browned butter instead of melted butter.
- Make sure to cover as much cake mix with butter to avoid dry spots on top.
- Letting the cake cool slightly helps it set, making it easier to serve.
- Use a glass or ceramic baking dish to ensure even baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
