A close-up of a moist red velvet cake slice topped with creamy frosting on a white plate.

Easy Red Velvet Dump Cake Recipe

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A rich, gooey dessert that’s ridiculously simple ❤️🍫

When you’re craving something decadent but don’t want to fuss with layers, this Easy Red Velvet Dump Cake is your new best friend! 😍 Made with just a handful of ingredients — red velvet cake mix, cream cheese, and chocolate chips this dreamy dessert “dumps” together in minutes and bakes into a gooey, buttery, red velvet masterpiece. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas gatherings, or lazy weekend baking, it’s a sweet, no-fuss treat that tastes like a bakery indulgence. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for pure dessert bliss. 🍦❤️

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Bake Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 10–12

Ingredients List

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for extra decadence)

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Hand mixer (optional, for cream cheese mixture)
  • Oven mitts

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer cherry filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the pan. 🍒
  3. Add cream cheese layer: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture evenly over the cherries.
  4. Add cake mix: Sprinkle the red velvet cake mix evenly on top — do not stir. ❤️
  5. Top with butter: Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly across the top (optional but delicious!). 🍫
  7. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
  8. Cool slightly & serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or ice cream! 🍦

Pro Tips

  • Mix it up: Substitute cherry pie filling with strawberries, raspberries, or even chocolate pudding for new flavor combos.
  • Make it festive: Top with red and white sprinkles for Christmas or heart-shaped sprinkles for Valentine’s Day. 🎄💕
  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat before serving.
  • Serving idea: Drizzle with hot fudge sauce for an extra indulgent finish.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 slice3704g48g18g1g36g