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3-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake topped with cherries and served warm.

3-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake

A quick and easy dessert that combines chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, and butter for a warm, gooey treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15 to 16.5 oz) Can use chocolate fudge or devil's food for deeper flavor.
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (usually 21 oz) Other options: strawberry, raspberry, or mixed berry filling.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Salted butter is preferred for contrast.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the top without mixing it in.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top looks set and crackly.
  2. Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh cherries. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.