Description
This Black Forest Dump Cake is a simple, delicious dessert featuring layers of cherry pie filling and chocolate cake mix topped with butter, baked until bubbly and crisp. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that captures the classic flavors of Black Forest cake without the fuss of frosting or multiple components.
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the dump cake.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Spread the entire contents of the two cans of cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a juicy base.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling, covering it completely to form the next layer.
- Top with Butter: Distribute the pats of butter uniformly over the dry cake mix to help it melt during baking and create a crispy, rich topping.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top crust is crisp and slightly golden, indicating it’s fully cooked.
Notes
- Use a baking dish measuring approximately 9×13 inches for the best results.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings for variety.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving for easier slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert experience.
- This recipe is quick and requires minimal prep, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
