Description
Make this extremely easy cherry dump cake using only three main ingredients. You simply layer the filling, sprinkle the dry cake mix, and top with butter for a warm, gooey dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix (do not prepare according to package directions)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (mixed into the butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the cherry filling. Do not mix the layers.
- Distribute the pieces of butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer. If using vanilla extract, brush or drizzle it over the butter pieces.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, often with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a richer topping, you can melt the butter first and pour it evenly over the dry cake mix instead of placing pats on top.
- If you want a slightly crispier topping, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped nuts over the butter before baking.
- This recipe works well with other fruit fillings like apple or blueberry.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45