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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

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This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert for anyone who loves the classic combination of chocolate and cherries. Made with boxed chocolate cake mix, canned cherry pie filling, chocolate chips, and melted butter, it creates a luscious, gooey texture with crispy edges and bursts of cherry in every bite. It’s the kind of dessert you whip up when you want something impressive without getting out the mixer. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it chilled straight from the pan—it’s pure chocolate cherry bliss.

Ingredients

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1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)

1 (21 oz ) can cherry pie filling

3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish if using; if not, skip this step.

Sprinkle chocolate cake mix evenly over the top.

Evenly distribute the chocolate chips on top of the cake mix.

Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface.

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is set and edges are bubbly.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use 1 to 2 cans of cherry pie filling depending on how fruity and gooey you want your cake.

    • 1 can gives you a more balanced, cake-forward texture.

    • 1½ to 2 cans will make it richer and more like a chocolate cherry cobbler.

  • For a flavor twist, try using dark chocolate cake mix or adding a splash of almond extract to the filling before layering.

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy chilled or reheated.

 

The dump cake rule is using 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) is the minimum to create that golden, crisp topping, but sometimes it can leave dry patches if not evenly distributed.  I increase the butter for a more richer, more buttery topping and better coverage.  Here are some options to improve coverage should you go with the standard 1 stick:

  • Slice cold butter thinly and lay over the cake mix instead of drizzling melted butter — this can create more even coverage.

  • Combine melted butter with a bit of milk or pineapple juice (2–3 tablespoons) before drizzling to stretch it without losing moisture.

  • Spritz with cooking spray or lightly mist with water before baking to help the dry areas bake more evenly if sticking with 1 stick.

 

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Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on standard ingredients and serving sizes. Actual values may vary depending on specific products used and portion sizes. This information is provided for convenience and should not be considered medical or dietary advice

 

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