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Black Forest Dump Cake II

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"This recipe is so easy even kids can do it! Cherry pie filling, canned cherries and chocolate cake mix are all dumped into a pan and baked!" — CINMC1062

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Change Servings

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Dump cherry pie filling into dish and spread evenly. Repeat with cherries, including juice. Sprinkle cake mix over the top - DO NOT STIR. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 45 mins
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I mixed the cherry pie filling together with the pitted sweet cherries (yes, I kept the liquid.....it's like when you make a regular dump cake with the cherry pie filling and whole can of crushed pineapple with juice). I also used chopped pecans instead of walnuts. My dump cake was done in just over 30 minutes. I served this slightly warm with dollops of Cool-Whip. My family adored this dessert. Very good. NOTE: If you cut your butter into very thin slices and layer them over the dry cake mix/nut layer, you should have enough to cover the whole dry layer and end up with a topping that looks like a crisp/cobbler. I don't always get the results I want if I melt the butter and drizzle it over.

—Sarah Jo

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Oct 08, 2004

This is not a cake recipe. First I called it pudding, then I decided it was more like cherry crisp, except not crisp. The flavor is strange with the cake mix, and I had to mix it all together after cooking for it to taste okay. It does taste okay... but it is not cake.

—Emily C.

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Aug 06, 2004

Very Tasty! The trick to getting all the cake mix to bake is to cut very thin slices from a cold stick of utter and lay them as close together over top of the cake mix layer.

—TANTE9701

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Sep 26, 2003

This cake is just awesome. Quick, easy and so GOOD! For those of you who were complaining about having dry cake mix after baking - you need to use more butter. I usually use a whole stick and it turns out terrific. I also substitute pecans for the walnuts.

—TRAVLEE

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Dec 21, 2010

I can see how some people weren't impressed with this, BUT I LOVED it! I'd give it 5 stars for flavor alone but gave it 4 just because of the non-cake like consistency. If you are thinking of making this be warned that it is not a cake, rather more of a dessert (you spoon it into dishes). The woman who said the trick is to cut very thin pieces from a stick of butter and cover the _entire_ top is correct. I did this and didn't have the crumbly problem others mentioned. Instead, the top turned out a bit crusty with the gooey cherry stuff underneath. Keep an eye on temp so the top doesn't scorch (my oven runs hot). Serve with whipped cream. (I skipped the nuts; a personal preference.)

—TraciA

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May 23, 2007

By reducing the cake mix to 1/2 and the butter to 1/2 cup then pouring the juice from the can of cherries over top instead of beneath the mix it will make it moist and all will be cooked. Next time I will use an 8x8 pan so the fruit is thicker and still reduce the mix to 1/2.

—KNIERT802

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Feb 16, 2007

This recipe is good when you want to whip up something quick. I think people are mislead about dump cakes. Most people expect it to be like an actual cake but it's supposed to be like fruit filling with a crunchy topping. I used pecans and slice up a really cold stick of butter and placed the butter slices on top that way you get more even coverage. Dump cakes are great !!! Give them a chance !!!

—chicklet

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Mar 20, 2003

My cake turned out with the cake mix still there. I did just as it said. Don't know what I could have done different. ?? Used it with vanilla ice cream after I removed some of the cake mix that didn't make a cake

—DORIS NICHOLS

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Nutrition

Calories
428 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
52 g
17%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
24.6 g
38%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
4.7 g
9%

Sodium
447 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Black Forest Dump Cake II

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 428
Calories from Fat: 222

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g 38 %
Saturated Fat 9.3g 47 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 447mg 18 %
Potassium 291mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 52g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 4.7g 9 %
** Sugars 21.5g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 26 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.