Instant Pot Black Forest Dump Cake is a quick and easy version of a popular classic dessert, Black Forest Cake. By using an electric pressure cooker you can make this scrumptious dessert anytime, even in the summer, without heating up the house.
Instant Pot Black Forest Dump Cake
Equipment Needed
electric pressure cooker (a 6 qt Instant Pot was used to make this recipe)
6 inch round ceramic baking dish (A Corningware French White 1.5 Qt Round Casserole was used to make this recipe)
trivet
Ingredients
1x 21 oz can cherry pie filling
1/2 box chocolate cake mix
4 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup water
nonstick baking spray
Instructions
Pour the water into the pot.
Place a metal trivet/steamer rack inside the pot.
Spray a 6 inch round oven-safe baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
Add your can of pie filling to the bowl.
Pour the cake mix out evenly over the top of the pie filling.
Pour the butter across the top.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the cake mixture.
Top the baking dish with aluminum foil.
Place the baking dish onto the trivet.
Place the lid onto the pressure cooker and close to seal.
Select the pressure cooker to pressure cook high (or manual high) for 25 minutes.
Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
Remove the lid and allow to cool slightly.
Serve and enjoy!
If you’re looking for other pressure cooker desserts, be sure to check these out!
Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cake
Pressure Cooker Cinnamon Chip Cake
Pressure Cooker Banana Cheesecake
Instant Pot Black Forest Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1x 21 oz can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 box chocolate cake mix
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup water
- nonstick baking spray
Instructions
Pour the water into the pot. Place a metal trivet/steamer rack inside the pot. Spray a 6 inch round oven-safe baking dish with non-stick baking spray. Add your can of pie filling to the bowl. Pour the cake mix out evenly over the top of the pie filling. Pour the butter across the top. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the cake mixture. Top the baking dish with aluminum foil. Place the baking dish onto the trivet. Place the lid onto the pressure cooker and close to seal. Select the pressure cooker to pressure cook high (or manual high) for 25 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick pressure release. Remove the lid and allow to cool slightly. Serve and enjoy!
Christi
Monday 21st of October 2019
Dumb question but do I use dry cake mix or prepared like normal?
valmg
Friday 15th of November 2019
Hi. Thanks for stopping by. Dry cake mix, don't prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box because you need it dry.
Karl
Thursday 7th of February 2019
I tried this recipie as posted, but it was soft and runny. Is that how it is? I am rather new to the kitchen and instant pot so please do not laugh at me but give me advice? It did taste awesome!
valmg
Sunday 17th of February 2019
Thanks for trying it! Dump cakes are a bit different. while it is a slightly "messy" dessert it shouldn't be runny. Is it possible you used less than half of the cake mix? That has happened to me if I didn't watch when I measured.
rachidi
Saturday 4th of August 2018
Wow, this is such a great idea, I love how easy your recipe is and the fact that you used an Instant Pot is genius!
Natalie
Monday 30th of July 2018
Black forest? That's like my favorite flavor combo. Love dump cakes. Haven't tried making it in instant pot. Will try it!
Heather
Monday 30th of July 2018
Wow! Super easy and super simple list of ingredients. I love how quick this is to pull together .. great dessert in just a little bit of time