3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is an easy and comforting dessert made with rich chocolate cake mix, sweet cherry pie filling, and buttery goodness. It bakes into a warm, gooey treat that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 cans cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling without stirring.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top, covering as much of the cake mix as possible.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is set and slightly crisp.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips before baking for extra richness.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts make a delicious crunchy topping.
- Use dark chocolate cake mix for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- A splash of almond extract in the cherry filling adds a bakery-style taste.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate syrup.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
