Chocolate Bliss Dump Cake

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Allow the oven to fully heat so the dump cake bakes evenly from top to bottom, helping the topping crisp while the filling bubbles underneath.
2. Lightly grease a 22×30 cm (or similar) baking pan.A thin coating prevents sticking and helps the cherry layer spread smoothly across the bottom.

2️⃣ Place the Ingredients

3. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the baking pan.Use a spoon to push it gently into the corners—the fruit layer forms the saucy base of the cake.
4. Sprinkle half of the chocolate chips on top.These melt into the cherries during baking, creating pockets of extra chocolate richness.
5. Pour the dry cake mix evenly over the top.Do not stir. Keep the layer as smooth as possible so the liquids can seep through evenly as it bakes.
6. Pour the milk over the cake mix.Try to drizzle it across the entire surface for even absorption—dry patches will create crumbly topping while wetter areas form a pudding-like texture.
7. Slowly pour the melted butter over the surface.The butter helps brown the top and creates that signature slightly crispy, golden finish.
8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.These melt gently during baking and give the finished cake a glossy, chocolate-studded appearance.

(Do not stir — this is why it’s called a “dump cake”! The layers naturally form as it bakes.)

3️⃣ Baking