Delicious Cherry Dump Cake Recipe You Can Bake in Minutes
This easy cherry dump cake recipe combines cherry pie filling and cake mix for a quick and comforting dessert.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 2 cans (21-ounce) cherry pie filling can swap with peach or blueberry
- 1 box yellow cake mix chocolate or vanilla mixes can also be used
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional; can replace with vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 0.5 cup salted butter melted or cubed for topping
Instructions
How to Make Cherry Dump Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir ½ teaspoon of almond extract into each can of cherry pie filling, then pour both cans into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the cherry filling, covering it entirely.
- Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the cake mix, or slice into cubes and distribute them.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Optional: add a scoop of ice cream on top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.