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Black Forest Dump Cake Recipe

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This Black Forest Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that combines sweet cherry pie filling with rich chocolate cake mix and buttery goodness. Simply layer the ingredients, bake, and enjoy a moist, flavorful cake with minimal effort—perfect for satisfying your chocolate and cherry cravings.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cans cherry pie filling (21 ounces each)
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (13.25 ounces)
  • ¾ cup butter (1½ sticks), cut into thin pats

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the cake evenly.
  2. Layer Cherry Pie Filling: Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish to form the base layer.
  3. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the cherry pie filling, ensuring complete coverage for a balanced texture and flavor.
  4. Add Butter: Place thin pats of butter uniformly over the top of the dry cake mix; this will melt during baking to create a moist, rich cake.
  5. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is crisp and golden brown.

Notes

  • Use a high-quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor.
  • Do not stir the layers; the cake bakes by letting the flavors meld together as they cook.
  • For added chocolate richness, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the cake mix before adding the butter.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before serving for easier slicing.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.