Description
Indulge in this delightful chocolate cherry dump cake, a warm and gooey dessert that perfectly combines rich chocolate flavors with tart cherries, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cherry Layer: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, and melted butter according to package instructions. Stir until just combined; lumps are acceptable.
- Pour It On: Gently pour the chocolate batter over the cherry layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake Away: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Serve It Up: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Top with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the cake (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Experiment with different fruit fillings such as blueberry or raspberry for a twist on flavor.