Description
This Cherry Dump Cake is a delightfully simple and quick dessert that combines sweet cherry pie filling with a buttery cake crumb topping, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for effortless entertaining or a cozy family treat, it offers a warm, fruity filling beneath a crunchy, tender crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cans (540 mL each) cherry pie filling
Cake Topping
- 1 (15.25 oz) box of yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature before baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spread the two cans of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even layer of sweet fruit base.
- Make Cake Crumbs: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with the dry cake mix. Use your hands or a pastry blender to mix until coarse crumbs form, which will create a buttery, crumbly topping.
- Top the Filling: Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cherry pie filling, ensuring full coverage for a consistent texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges, signaling it’s fully cooked and ready.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgence, pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use either yellow or white cake mix based on preference; both work well.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts to the crumb topping.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Storing leftovers in the refrigerator will keep it fresh for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
