Here’s a super easy and delicious Cherry Dump Cake recipe—perfect when you want a quick, sweet treat with minimal effort:
Ingredients (Serves 8)
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (15–16 oz / 425–450 g)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract or 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer the ingredients:
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, pour the cherry pie filling evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherries.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Optional: Sprinkle almond extract or chopped nuts on top for extra flavor.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top!
💡 Tips:
- You can swap cherry pie filling for blueberry, peach, or apple for variety.
- Don’t stir—the “dump” method creates a crispy, golden topping with a soft, fruity bottom.
- For extra richness, add 1/2 cup coconut flakes or a handful of chocolate chips before baking.
I can also give a mini cupcake version of dump cake if you want individual servings that are super quick to bake. Do you want me to do that?
