Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry with this easy-to-make Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake. A simple dessert that combines the sweetness of cherry pie filling, the decadence of chocolate cake mix, and a hint of almond extract for extra flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Layer:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries in juice (drained)
Cake Layer:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Cherry: Spread cherry pie filling and drained cherries evenly in the dish.
- Add Flavor: If using, stir in almond extract.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle chocolate cake mix over the fruit layer without stirring.
- Add Butter: Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
- Optional Finish: Scatter chocolate chips on top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until set and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can use fresh or frozen cherries instead of canned.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
