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Delicious Black Forest Dump Cake topped with cherries and whipped cream

Black Forest Dump Cake

A delightful and simple dessert combining rich chocolate flavor and cherry goodness, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans 21-ounces cherry pie filling Use good quality for the best flavor.
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Can substitute with different cake mixes like vanilla or red velvet.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup hot fudge sauce Microwave in intervals before pouring.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the cherry pie filling into the baking pan.
  3. Combine chocolate cake mix and melted butter; spoon this mixture over the cherries.
  4. Microwave the hot fudge sauce in intervals until warm, then pour over the chocolate cake mix.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-50 minutes at 350ºF (175ºC) until set.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle with extra hot fudge or whipped cream for added sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.