Description
Experience the perfect chaos of molten cherries and a fudgy dark chocolate crust with this incredibly simple dessert. It is a rich, buttery, and effortless take on the classic Black Forest flavor profile that requires no mixing at all.
Ingredients
- 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box dark chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread both cans of cherry pie filling into the bottom of the dish and scatter the fresh cherries evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the dry dark chocolate cake mix over the fruit in an even layer, ensuring you do not stir the mixture.
- Place the cold butter slices in a grid across the top of the cake mix to provide even moisture during baking.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the top has set into a crisp, brownie-like crust.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly even crust, try to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible with the butter slices. If you prefer a bit of extra texture, adding a sprinkle of toasted almonds or pecans before baking provides a lovely crunch that complements the soft fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American