Description
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake combines the richness of dark chocolate with the sweet tang of cherries in a simple, no-fuss dessert. Perfect for weeknights, parties, or anytime you need a quick yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted (optional)
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2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
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1 (15.25-ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix
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12 tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, thinly sliced
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Flaky sea salt (optional)
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Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the dish.
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Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly on top—do not stir.
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Arrange sliced cold butter evenly over the cake mix.
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Scatter fresh cherries over the top and lightly sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
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Bake for 50–55 minutes, until the top is slightly crispy and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
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Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
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Use thawed, patted-dry frozen cherries if fresh aren’t available.
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Experiment with different cake mixes like devil’s food or yellow.
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Add nuts or drizzle with chocolate syrup for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 3g