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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Caroline

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is rich, gooey, and unbelievably easy—just layer, bake, and enjoy! Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or last-minute desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing spoon
  • measuring cups
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry layer.
  4. Drizzle melted butter evenly across the top without stirring.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on top.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is set, crisp, and bubbling at the edges.
  7. Let the dessert cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • This recipe works great for holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day.
  • For a lighter dessert, use only one can of pie filling and add fresh cherries.