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Home » Instant Pot Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake

July 29, 2019 by Jennifer Quisenberry

Instant Pot Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake

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Black Forest Cake is one of the most delicious and beautiful holiday desserts. Rich, deep chocolate cake with little bits of maraschino cherry throughout – it is simply amazing. But if you’re looking for pure decadence, this Black Forrest Cherry Pie Dump Cake is off the charts!

And you can call it whatever you want – a chocolate cherry dump cake, a black forest cake, chocolate cherry cake… They’re all good!

Making a Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake is so easy!

chocolate cake with cherries and whipped cream on a plate.

It’s fast and easy to make, too, since you make this Black Forest Cherry Pie Cake in your Instant Pot. Simply mix together some chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, butter, and chocolate chips and let it bake. This cooks up so moist and delicious, it’s simply irresistible.

Bake up this Black Forest Cherry Pie Cake to share with family and friends throughout the holidays. And if you enjoy giving homemade gifts, this incredible cake will be the favorite of every chocolate-lover on your list. In fact, I predict that once your family tastes this Black Forrest Cherry Pie Cake for the first time, they will beg you to make it again – for years to come. It’s just that good!

Homemade Instant Pot Black Forest Cherry Pie Cake

Instant Pot Black Forrest Cherry Pie Cake Dump Cake Recipe

While this is a variation on the traditional black forest cake from Germany, it’s still delicious to serve with some of your favorite German dishes. We particularly enjoy serving it after making some yummy pork schnitzel, sauerkraut, and kartoffelpuffer pancakes (potato pancakes).

And why not try some other traditional German desserts too? We like these a lot:

  • Easy German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)
  • Apple and Custard Strudel
  • Gluten-free Pfeffernusse Cookies

And since you make it in the instant pot or other pressure cooker, it’s great to make in the summer without making your kitchen hot. So it’s a really great summertime treat too!

Ingredients and tools you need to make the Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake

Ingredients to Make a Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake

  • 1 21 oz- cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 box Chocolate cake mix
  • 4 tbsp. butter, melted 
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 
  • Non-stick baking spray 
  • Foil
  • 1 cup water
  • Trivet

Since this recipe uses pie filling and cake mix, you have so many options if you want to make a different version.

Equipment needed to make Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake:

  • 6 Qt. Instant Pot Duo
  • Can Opener
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cup
  • Round Baking Dish or Springform Pan
  • Trivet
  • Foil

Note: You may use a round baking dish that fits inside of your Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. Many home cooks like to purchase a springform pan and other accessories so that they can really make the most of their pot. We really like an instant pot accessories kit like this one if you are using your pressure cooker often or for a variety of dishes.

How to make the Black Forest  Dump Cake

Spray a round oven-safe baking dish with non-stick baking spray.

Add your can of pie filling to the dish. Then add your cake mix and pour it evenly over the top of the pie filling.

Melted Butter and Cake Mix

Pour the butter on top.

Pour butter on top of the cake mix

Now sprinkle your chocolate chips over the cake mixture.

Pour your water into the inner part of your Instant Pot.

Place a trivet inside your Instant Pot.

Cover your baking dish with aluminum foil and place the baking dish on top of the trivet.

Top your baking dish with aluminum foil

Put the lid on the instant pot, close and lock it, and turn the vent to Sealing position.

Select PRESSURE COOK high for 25 minutes.

Allow a 5 minute natural release. A natural release is where you simply let the pot sit for the indicated time before manually releasing the pressure (quick release).

Turn the valve to do a quick release.

Remove lid.

Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Enjoy!

Recipe Notes
Recipe was made in 6 quart Instant Pot.

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Homemade Instant Pot Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake

Try our easy recipe for Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake. It's a twist on the traditional German classic made in the Instant Pot or your favorite pressure cooker. It's so simple and tastes great!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Black Forest Cherry Pie Dump Cake
Servings: 8
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Jennifer Quisenberry

Equipment

  • 6 Qt. Instant Pot Duo
  • Can Opener
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cup
  • Round Baking Dish or Springform Pan
  • Trivet
  • Foil

Ingredients

  • 1 21 oz Cherry Pie Filling
  • 1/2 box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 4 tbsp Butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Non-Stick Baking Spray
  • Foil
  • 1 cup Water
  • Trivet

Instructions

  • Spray a round oven-safe baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
  • Add your can of pie filling to the bowl.
  • Add your cake mix and pour it evenly over the top of the pie filling.
  • Pour the butter on top.
  • Sprinkle your chocolate chips over the cake mixture.
  • Pour your water into the inner part of your Instant Pot.
  • Place a trivet inside your Instant Pot.
  • Top your baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Place the baking dish on the trivet.
  • Cover your Instant Pot with its lid.
  • Turn the vent to Sealing position.
  • Select PRESSURE COOK high for 25 minutes.
  • Allow a 5-minute natural release.
  • Turn the valve to do a quick release.
  • Remove lid.
  • Allow to cool slightly.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

The recipe shown was made in 6 quart Instant Pot.
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients.

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About Jennifer Quisenberry

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Comments

  1. Dannii says

    July 29, 2019 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Black forest is my favourite cake. I have to try this instant pot version.

    Reply
  2. kim says

    July 29, 2019 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    Yum! This is such a great summer dessert and I love that it’s made in the instant pot!

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 29, 2019 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    I bet my dad would like this! I’m making him a black forest cake for his birthday next weekend!

    Reply
  4. Jessica Formicola says

    July 29, 2019 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Dump cakes are the best, and this one looks incredible! I love the combination of chocolate and cherry!

    Reply
  5. ROBIN says

    July 29, 2019 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    A yummy fun cake made right in the Instant Pot!

    Reply

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