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Delicious Black Forest Dump Cake with chocolate and cherries

Black Forest Dump Cake

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A delightful dessert combining cherry pie filling and decadent chocolate cake, topped with warm fudge sauce – perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cans cherry pie filling (21 ounces each) Provides a sweet and tart base.
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces) Forms the cake layer.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cup hot fudge sauce Offers an extra layer of chocolatey decadence.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Pour the cherry pie filling into the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix and melted butter; mix until just combined.
  5. Spoon the chocolate mixture over the cherry pie filling.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the hot fudge sauce in intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Pour the warmed hot fudge sauce over the chocolate cake mix layer.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This cake can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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