Description
This Easy Cherry Dump Cake uses just three simple ingredients to create a delicious, comforting dessert. Layers of sweet cherry pie filling topped with a buttery cake mix crumb bake to golden perfection in under an hour, making it perfect for quick gatherings or a cozy family treat.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cans (540 mL each) cherry pie filling
Topping
- 1 (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even baking of the cake.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Spread Filling: Open and pour both cans of cherry pie filling evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Mix Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the dry cake mix. Use your hands or a pastry blender to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a crumbly texture once baked.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the butter and cake mix crumb mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling layer in the baking dish, covering it as uniformly as possible.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown and you see bubbling around the edges, indicating it’s thoroughly cooked.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it plain or topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Using chilled pie filling can help it hold up better under the cake topping.
- Feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors like white, yellow, or even spice for a twist.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving if desired.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
- Do not stir the layers once assembled to maintain the distinct textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
