Description
This Cherry Dump Cake Recipe is a quick and effortless dessert featuring sweet and tart cherries topped with a buttery, golden cakey crust. It requires no mixing bowls and uses pantry staples, delivering a moist, fruity, and comforting cake perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving after baking.
- Pour the Cherry Filling: Dump the entire can of cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the base completely.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cherry filling without stirring to keep the layers distinct for a perfect texture contrast.
- Add Butter: Melt the butter and pour it carefully over the top of the cake mix in an even layer. The butter will soak down and create a crispy, golden crust while baking.
- Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans evenly on top before placing the dish in the oven.
- Bake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly around the edges. Let it cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for even melting and a uniform crust.
- Do not stir the layers to maintain texture contrast between cherry filling and cake topping.
- Allow the cake to rest after baking to prevent a runny filling.
- Experiment with other pie fillings like apple or peach for flavor variations.
- When in season, fresh cherries with a little sugar can substitute canned filling for a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg