Easy Irresistible Cherry Dump Cake
A quick and easy cherry dump cake recipe that combines canned cherry pie filling with yellow cake mix and melted butter for a buttery, crisp topping and bubbly, sweet cherry filling. Perfect for busy nights or last-minute desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 oz (595 g) canned cherry pie filling
- 15.25 oz (432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the canned cherry pie filling into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the cherries without stirring.
- Melt 1 cup (227 g) of unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop until fully melted but not browned.
- Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until edges are bubbling vigorously and the top is golden brown and crisp.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not stir the cake mix into the cherries to maintain the layered texture. Drizzle melted butter slowly and evenly for a crisp topping. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let the cake rest before serving to thicken the filling. Optional toppings include sliced almonds or coconut flakes. For a crispier top, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/12 of the pa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 3
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