I almost sat this round out. I just didn’t see the appeal of watching an animated-pixilated cheese-fest. (And I didn’t want to up $3.99 to rent it on Amazon.)
Then—I must give credit where credit is due—I saw Evelyne’s Cherry Coke Mentos Fudge post. I was inspired.
What a fun ride! Glad I decided to swoop in and finally post up for January’s Food ‘n Flix.
Wreck It Ralph is hosted by Amy’s Cooking Adventures. You can see her announcement post here.
Ralph is a “bad guy” who wants to be loved and accepted. He has a heart of gold to match his height and girth. When his fellow video game characters shun him from a big party, he sets out to win a medal to prove he’s a hero. A series of unfortunate events lands him in Sugar Rush, a Candyland race on crack.
Or, as my hero, Calhoun, observes, a “Saccharine Saturated Nightmare.”
So Evelyne and Amy got me going on this quest, but Calhoun kept me interested. As soon as Jane Lynch’s voice came out of Calhoun’s computer-generated mouth, I was laughing. I would love to hang out with Sergeant Calhoun, kick some butt, and listen to her harsh wisdom:
- Flattery don’t charge these batteries, civilian!
- The kitten whispers and tickle fights end now!
- The selfish man is like a mangy dog chasing a cautionary tale.
Ha!
Despite my preconceived ideas about the film, I found myself giggling throughout and being inspired by the many food references. Here are some “almost made” options:
- A layer cake with different colored layers (via the penthouse cake where everyone’s apartment is the owner’s favorite flavor).
- A sandwich cookie riff from the OREO chant (à la the Wicked Witch of the West’s guards).
- “Children of the Candy Corn” cupcakes (or something).
But, what I landed on was a Wreck-It Ralph Dump Cake.
Wreck It Ralph Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 6 T. coconut oil, melted
- 2 T. Bailey’s
- whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 9 x 9″ pan with cooking spray.
- Spread pie filling in baking dish. Evenly sprinkle brownie mix on top. (It will be a thick layer.)
- Combine coconut oil and Bailey’s. Drizzle on top of brownie mixture.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until mostly dry on top and bubbly around edges. Cool 10 minutes before scooping up.
- Serve warm in martini glasses with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top.
This is indeed a saccharine saturated dessert—super rich and super sweet, almost too much, actually.
What was my inspiration for this sweet dessert?
- Of course, I pulled the cherries from Ralph’s exit from PacMan and the Bad-Anon meeting.
- I used a dump cake technique because Ralph lives in a dump.
- The chocolate brownie came from the fact that he hates chocolate, at least at the beginning. When he finds himself landing in a puddle of chocolate at the end of the film, he confesses to loving it!
- I served this in a martini glass as a reference to the gin-swilling Gene of the penthouse.
- The sprinkles are an homage to Vanellope and her Sugar Rush world. (By the way, Sarah Silverman also kept me giggling throughout the film.)
- Finally, the Bailey’s was just because…
I’m glad I “forced” myself to watch this film and participate this month!
Totally inappropriate aside:
As I was explaining to The Hubs how I came to my inspirational recipe, he asked, “Dump cake? Why aren’t you calling it a ‘dooty’ cake?” He’s hilarious.
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I am so happy you decided to play with us this month 😀 I love dump cakes (also serving them to guests who think you slaved away in the kitchen) and HELLO BAILEY’S! Going into my recipes to make list!
I have to add that when I make this again, I will use only half of the brownie mix and use the rest for a mini pan (or something). Really, this was almost a saccharine saturated nightmare. 🙂 Thanks for prompting me to watch the film and play along, Evelyne!
I’m absolutely in LOVE! I just got the movie finally for Christmas. I’ve never heard of a recipe that that went with Wreck it Ralph before. I have to try this.
You will have to check out the Round Up at the end of the month at Food ‘n Flix. Will blow your mind!
I’m glad you decided to join in! I haven’t had a dump cake in ages…and I don’t think I’ve ever had one with booze in it. Pass me a big scoop, it sounds delicious.
Thanks, Heather. I’m glad I watched it. I always hate to miss a round of FnF!
Calhoun is one of my favorite characters! I am so glad you decided to join in this month after all!!
Thanks for hosting, Amy. Fun round!
What a fun cake! Cherry and chocolate are perfect for each other and the combo always reminds me of black forest cake.
We often made a black forest like cake with just a cake mix and canned pie cherries (growing up). Kind of what I was going for here.
Usually I go for being a little more subtle, but I can see how your inspiration and your cake fit together. Funny!
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Subtlety is often not my strong suit. 🙂
I like the recipe and how you were inspired for it … 🙂
Aunt Deb, Nathan will love you. Tomorrow is his 17 birthday and he told me to surprise him for his dessert. This sounds just right. He is hosting “The Boys” tonight for games, bierocx (German) and nachos (Spanish). The cherries will be some he picked from my cherry tree while I was traveling in Oregon last year. So on to make “Wreck It Ralph” for tomorrow night.
Whoo hoo. Wish we could be there. Hope the party goes well!
I am just about ready to put the “Wreck It Ralph Cake” in the oven. The cherries are frozen from my cherry tree and as you suggested to me twice as much cherry as you used. I know it will be yummy.
I love your creativity with this one. The cake looks rather decadent.
Truly rich.
Oh, how fun!!! And I just ordered your pick for next month. I’ve never seen it, but it looks fabulous.
Great Cam!
Chocolate works for me anytime. And chocolate and cherries are a natural marriage!
It’s a great combo.
Dooty cake something my husband would have called it too!!
Ha!
I loved Calhoun too and yes, your husband is hilarious.
Glad you found yourself enjoying the movie and nice inspiration, looks yummy!