Description
This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Combining sweet cherry pie filling with rich devil’s food cake mix and buttery topping, it bakes into a luscious, bubbly treat. Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped topping
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth fruit base.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry devil’s food cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling, ensuring it is completely covered without gaps.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly across the surface of the dry cake mix. Tilt the pan as needed to help the butter cover as much of the top as possible. Some dry patches are fine as they will bake through.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the cake topping has set into a golden, firm crust.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired to enhance the dessert’s richness.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Butter can be swapped for margarine if dairy-free is needed, but flavor may vary slightly.
- This cake is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated for serving leftovers.
- For easier cleanup, line the baking dish with foil or parchment paper before layering ingredients.
- Using fresh cherries is not recommended for this recipe as canned pie filling provides the right consistency and sweetness.
