Dutch Oven Cooking - Chocolate Chip Cherry Dump Cake

cherry pie filling

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh cherries offer a healthier option with no added sugars.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips contain less sugar and more antioxidants.

yellow cake mix

🥗Healthier: homemade cake batter

💰Cheaper: vanilla cake mix

Homemade batter can be healthier and more customizable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

Prepare 36 coals in a charcoal chimney, placing 12 on the bottom of a 12-inch Dutch oven.

Line the Dutch oven for easier cleanup.

Add cherry pie filling to the Dutch oven.

Sprinkle chocolate cake mix on top of the cherry pie filling without stirring.

Pour lemon lime soda over the cake mix.

Top with a package of chocolate chips without stirring.

Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and add 18 coals on top for cooking.

Cook for about 30 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness when the edges pull away from the sides.

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