Description
Indulge in this sweet and simple dessert that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. With a luscious combination of rich chocolate cake mix, tart cherries, and a buttery topping, this dump cake is the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer cherries: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add cake mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherries. Do not stir.
- Top with butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Add chopped pecans, if using.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Use a different fruit filling, such as blueberry or strawberry, for a unique twist on this cake.
- For a richer flavor, add a handful of chocolate chips before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g