Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert made by simply layering cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix, and butter, then baking until bubbly and golden. Served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, it’s a perfect treat for chocolate and fruit lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate fudge cake mix
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), sliced into thin pats
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the almond extract over the filling if you choose to use it for a subtle almond flavor.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling. Be careful not to stir; the layers should remain distinct.
- Top with Butter: Arrange thin pats of unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix, covering as much area as possible to ensure moisture and richness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is bubbly and the cake is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chocolate chips on top before baking.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with any berry pie filling of your choice for variety.
- Optional almond extract enhances the fruit flavor but can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
