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Looking down on a full Dutch oven of cooked chocolate cherry dump cake.

Chocolate and Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Saffron Hodgson
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Dump cakes are a very popular and easy Dutch oven dessert to make while camping. This version creates an addictive combination of cherries and chocolate.
Preparation 5 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Ready in 35 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
CourseDessert
InfluenceGlobal
DifficultyBeginner
MethodBake
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (29 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups lemon-lime soda
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 10 inch Dutch oven
  • baking paper

Directions

  • Add a layer of baking paper to the Dutch oven as neatly as possible.
  • Pour the cherry pie filling on top of the baking paper to create an even layer over the base of the Dutch oven.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix over the cherry base.
  • Gently pour the soda over the cake mix.
  • Lightly drag a spoon over the top of the cake and soda mixture to slightly combine.
  • Lightly scatter the chocolate chips over the top of the cake.
  • Set the Dutch oven up to an approximate temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.