Chocolate cherry dump cake is an easy, super delicious dessert made with only 3 ingredients. And since this is a dump cake, all you need to do is dump cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix and melted butter into a baking pan and bake. How easy is this? SO easy!
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
I love the combination of chocolate and cherries—it’s incredibly delicious! Another thing I love about this dump cake is that we prepare it right in the baking pan, so there’s no mess and no extra dishes.
This chocolate-cherry dessert is perfect for everyday treats or special occasions.
You'll Need
This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full ingredient and quantity information.
- Cherry pie filling: I use 2 x 410g cans of cherry pie filling.
- Chocolate cake mix: Use your favorite brand.
- Butter: I use melted, unsalted butter.
- Vanilla extract (optional): To add flavor.
How To Make Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
One: Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.
Two: Pour the cherry pie filling into a 20 × 20 cm baking pan.
Three: Add a few drops of vanilla extract (optional), then stir until fully combined. Using a spatula, spread the filling evenly in the pan.
Four: Microwave the butter for about 10 seconds, or until fully melted.
Five: Take your box of cake mix and sprinkle it on top of the cherry pie filling.
Six: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, making sure most of it is coated.
Seven: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the top is firm.
Eight: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
Ta-duh! Your dessert is ready to be served. Dig in!
How to tell if a dump cake is done? It will be slightly brown on the top, and the filling will be a little bubbly and oozing from the edges of the pan.
For more easy dump cake recipes, check blueberry and peach dump cake.
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- Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler (Easy)
- Peach Crisp With Canned Peaches
- Classic Blackberry Crumble Recipe
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Equipment
- Baking pan
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cans cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 425 g chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup butter , melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into a 20 × 20 cm baking pan.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract (optional), then stir until fully combined. Using a spatula, spread the filling evenly in the pan.
- Microwave the butter for about 10 seconds, or until fully melted.
- Take your box of cake mix and sprinkle it on top of the cherry pie filling.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, making sure most of it is coated.
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the filling is bubbling and the top is firm.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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Kris says
I added some dark chocolate chips to the cherry pie filling; the recipe is so good. Thanks.
Laura says
Can I add a few drops of almond extract to the filling?
Radwa says
Yes, of course. You can!
Lisa says
This dump cake is delicious. I used half butter and half vegetable oil, and it was so good!