Black Forest Dump Cake
Ladies and gents, brace yourselves for the fabulous Black Forest Dump Cake – the no-fuss dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion (think Groom’s cake, retirement dinner, or Thursday)!
Imagine the elegance of a Black Forest cake, with all those layers and swirls… then strip it down to its delicious essentials and throw it together in minutes!
Yep, that’s what this recipe is all about: a gooey chocolate-cherry masterpiece that requires zero pastry skills. Just dump in a few simple ingredients, let the oven do its magic, and voila, dessert is served.
Whether you’re a novice baker or just feeling lazy (hey, no judgment), this cake is so easy it’s practically magic.
And can we talk about the taste? Rich chocolate, sweet cherry, melty chocolate chips, and a golden-brown crust—it’s the kind of dessert that’ll make everyone think you slaved away in the kitchen. Just don’t tell them you were binge-watching TV while it baked.
This Black Forest Dump Cake is dessert done right, and yes, it’s totally worth every bite.
Black Forest Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix the darker, the better!
- 2 21-ounce cans cherry pie filling (yes, we’re going all in with the cherries)
- 1/2 cup melted butter don’t skimp, it's cake, not a salad
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips extra rich!
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries for that extra “wow, she added more cherries” flair
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let that delicious aroma dream begin.
- Grab your 9x13-inch baking dish and give it a good greasing – cherry pie filling deserves a smooth landing.
- Spread that cherry pie filling evenly across the dish like you’re painting a masterpiece.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix all over the cherries like a pro. This isn’t the time for measuring; go wild.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, watching it pool like the chocolate lake it was destined to be.
- Top it all off with dark chocolate chips and those chopped maraschino cherries.
- Pop it in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until it’s set and the edges are bubbling like it's having a celebration of its own.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Elegant Enhancements
White Chocolate Black Forest:
Swap out dark chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for a dreamy, creamy twist.
Almond Black Forest:
Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the cherry pie filling – it’ll be like that unexpected twist in a rom-com, but better.
Espresso Black Forest:
Add 1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dry cake mix to keep things intense and give a little wake-up call to those taste buds.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve this beauty with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for that extra touch of indulgence.
Garnish with a cherry on top or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, and maybe dust some powdered sugar around the edges to look fancy—because sometimes we like to pretend we went to culinary school.
Ready to indulge in a rich, chocolate-cherry masterpiece with zero effort?
Give this Black Forest Dump Cake a try and bring a little luxury to your dessert lineup tonight!
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