Easy Cherry Chocolate Delight 🍒
An incredibly easy and quick chocolate cherry dump cake that's perfect for a delightful dessert with minimal effort, offering a satisfying blend of fruit and chocolate.
Equipment
- 12-inch oven-safe skillet
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 2 cans cherry pie filling (approx. 42 ounces total)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick), sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a comfortable 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your chosen 12-inch oven-safe skillet or a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into the bottom of your prepared pan. For a slightly healthier choice, consider using a 'no sugar added' or 'light' cherry pie filling! Stir in the almond extract gently to make sure it's evenly mixed and spread out.
- Carefully sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the cherry filling layer. Make sure it reaches all the way to the edges – no need to stir this layer in! If you're looking for a healthier option, explore a reduced-sugar or whole-grain chocolate cake mix.
- Slice the cold butter into thin pats (about 16 pieces) and arrange them evenly over the dry cake mix. These butter pieces will melt down to create a wonderful, golden crust.
- Place your pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour. You'll know it's ready when the topping is beautifully golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Let your delicious dump cake cool slightly before serving warm. It's fantastic on its own, or with a dollop of light whipped cream or a small scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
Notes
For a slightly healthier choice, consider using a 'no sugar added' or 'light' cherry pie filling! If you're looking for a healthier option, explore a reduced-sugar or whole-grain chocolate cake mix. It's fantastic on its own, or with a dollop of light whipped cream or a small scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: Not Available
- Net Carbohydrates: Not Available
- Fats: Not Available
- Protein: Not Available
