Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake is an easy dessert made with sweet cherry pie filling, buttery golden cake topping, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling (42 ounces total)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup whole milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, stir together the cherry pie filling and vanilla extract until combined.
Spread the cherry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry filling, covering the entire surface.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and whole milk.
Slowly pour the butter mixture evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the dry mix as possible. If any dry patches remain, gently press them into the butter mixture with the back of a spoon. Do not stir the layers together.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Do not mix the cake mix into the fruit filling—the distinct layers create the signature dump cake texture.
If using unsalted butter, you can add a small pinch of salt for extra flavor.
Try substituting blueberry, peach, apple, or mixed berry pie filling for delicious variations.
Add sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or walnuts before baking for extra crunch.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the entire dish in a 325°F (163°C) oven.
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream for the ultimate dessert.
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