3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
This 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is an incredibly simple yet delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate and tart cherry flavors in a moist, tender cake. Quick to prepare with pantry staples, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 box chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden and the cake is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use other fruit pie fillings such as blueberry or apple for different flavor combinations.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts on top before baking for added texture.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon in the cake mix for a warm, spicy twist.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm the whole dish in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
- You can freeze leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
