Description
A simple, old-fashioned dessert featuring sweet-tart cherry pie filling topped with a buttery, golden cake crust. This dump cake requires minimal prep and delivers warm, comforting flavors perfect for weeknights, family gatherings, or special occasions. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
1 box (15–16 oz) yellow cake mix
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted or thinly sliced
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Filling: Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherries — do not stir.
- Top with Butter: Drizzle melted butter or arrange thin slices evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Cool slightly and serve warm with optional ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
📝 Tips & Variations:
- Use cold butter sliced thinly for extra crumbly topping.
- Swap in chocolate cake mix for a Black Forest twist.
- Add crushed pineapple for a tropical variation.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking for crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American