Description
This decadent Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring luscious cherry pie filling layered under a rich devil’s food cake mix and melted butter. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a quick and easy treat perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. Serve warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 box (15.25 oz) devil’s food cake mix
Butter
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, sprinkle the dry devil’s food cake mix evenly over the cherries, creating a uniform layer.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible. This helps the cake mix absorb moisture and bake into a moist, rich topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes. Bake until the top is set, slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling, indicating the fruit underneath is hot and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to set slightly. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- You can substitute other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or peach if desired.
- Make sure the butter is fully melted to evenly distribute over the dry cake mix.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake mix and verify the pie filling’s ingredients.
- The cake is best served warm but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top before baking can add extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American