Description
This Cherry Dump Cake Recipe is a quick and effortless dessert featuring sweet and tart cherries topped with a buttery, golden cakey crust. It requires no mixing bowls and uses pantry staples, delivering a moist, fruity, and comforting cake perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dump the entire can of cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cherry filling without stirring.
- Melt the butter and pour it carefully over the top of the cake mix.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans on top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Can be paired with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg