Description
A quick and effortless dessert that combines the luscious, sweet flavor of pitted cherries with a golden, buttery crust. Using simple pantry staples like boxed cake mix and canned pie filling, this warm, comforting treat is perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. The addition of a touch of almond extract elevates the cherry profile, creating a sophisticated and satisfying bakery-quality dessert that requires minimal cleanup and zero fuss.
Ingredients
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup salted butter, melted or sliced into small squares
1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, stir half a teaspoon of almond extract into each can of cherry pie filling.
Pour the seasoned cherry mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the layer of cherry filling.
Pour the melted butter over the cake mix or dot the surface with thin butter squares.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure cherries are pitted before adding to the dish. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg