Dutch Oven Chocolate Cherry Lava Cake
Decadent and dramatic, this Dutch oven cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, gooey cherry pie filling, and molten fudge pockets, all baked over campfire coals.
Equipment
- 10- or 12-inch Dutch oven
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for (usually egg, water, oil)
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Line Dutch oven with parchment or oil lightly.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour half the batter into the Dutch oven.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over batter. Top with half the chocolate chips.
- Pour remaining batter over the top. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and drizzle melted butter over.
- Cover and place over medium campfire coals, adding a ring of hot coals on the lid.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cake is mostly set but center is still molten. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Dust with cocoa if desired.
Notes
Rotate Dutch oven for even heat. Serve with spoons right from the pot. Cake will continue to set as it cools.