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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Squares

Chocolate cake mix meets cherry pie filling in a one-pan dessert that bakes itself. Top with fresh cherries for a photo that screams viral.

Total time
35 min
Servings
9
Calories
285
Protein
2g
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Squares
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 6 tbsp, sliced into pats butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.

  2. 2

    Pour cherry pie filling into the prepared pan in an even layer.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherries, breaking up lumps with your fingers.

  4. 4

    Scatter butter pats across the top, covering as much of the mix as you can.

  5. 5

    Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean, 28–32 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cool 5 minutes, then cut into 9 squares and top with fresh cherries before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • toothpick

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