Cherry Dump Cake Recipe (Super Easy & Delicious!)
A super easy 3-ingredient dessert that combines cherry pie filling with cake mix and butter for a delicious, dump-and-go treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish (glass preferred)
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Spatula for spreading
Ingredients
For this foolproof cherry dump cake, you'll need:
- 2 21 oz cans of cherry pie filling
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained (for cherry pineapple variation)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare Your Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter
Layer Your Ingredients
- Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly
- If using pineapple, layer it over the cherry filling
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer
- Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the mix as possible
Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling
- Check at 40 minutes – if any dry cake mix spots remain, drizzle with additional melted butter
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving
Notes
- Don't stir the layers
- Cover entire cake mix with butter to avoid dry spots
- Check at 40 minutes - add more butter if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.2mg