Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Black Forest Dump Cake.

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Black Forest Dump Cake.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 18, 2024

Black Forest Dump Cake is a classic American dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and cherries in a simple and easy-to-make recipe. With layers of moist chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and chocolate chips, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling in an even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling.
  5. Top with chocolate chips and chopped pecans, if using.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Interesting Facts

  • Black Forest Dump Cake is a twist on the traditional Black Forest Cake, which is a German dessert made with layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
  • The name 'dump cake' comes from the method of 'dumping' all the ingredients into a baking dish, making it an easy and quick dessert to prepare.