Cherry Dump Cake is the quick and delicious dessert you’ve been looking for. This fruit dessert recipe is made with just three ingredients, sweet cherry pie filling, cake mix and butter.
Cherry dump cake is a no-fuss dessert that requires minimal effort and ingredients.
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Cherry Dump Cake
Made with just three ingredients, this easy recipe bakes into fruity deliciousness.
The beauty of this recipe is in the absolute simplicity of it.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser any day of the week.
You literally "dump" the ingredients into a baking dish and let the oven do the work.
The result is a delightful, bubbly cake with a crispy topping that pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
I also have slow cooker instructions for you too. Just scroll down for easy crockpot directions.
Yes, it’s true. It only takes three ingredients to create a warm and comforting treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Whether it’s for a family dinner, potluck, or just a cozy night in, this cherry dump cake is sure to please.
I must admit that I love topping my cherry cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Sometimes a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted almonds on top of a scoop of warm cherry cake is all I need to make me a happy girl.
This fruity cake recipe is a fantastic go-to dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and become one of your favorite desserts.
So go ahead and bake up this Cherry Dump Cake recipe, a simple and delightful dessert. Everyone will be happy you did!
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How to make a dump cake recipe
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- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Spread the cherry pie filling in the prepared baking dish.
- Step 2: Top with the dry cake mix, evenly covering the pie filling. Do not stir the cake mix.
- Step 3: Drizzle with the melted butter.
- Step 4: Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Hint: Do not stir the cake mix. Just sprinkle it over the fruit filling and top it with the melted butter.
How to make a slow cooker dump cake recipe
You can easily make this dump cake recipe in your crockpot too! Just follow these easy directions:
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the canned cherry pie filling in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cake mix and melted butter, stirring until blended and combined.
- Spread the cake mix mixture over the fruit filling.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours or until the cake is baked through and the fruit filling is hot.
Expert recipe tips
- Don’t stir the cake mix into the filling. This helps create that signature dump cake texture.
- To enhance the cherry flavor, you can stir a teaspoon of almond extract into the cherry filling before adding the cake mix.
- If you like a bit of crunch, add chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or almonds, on top of the cake mix before drizzling with butter.
Substitutions
- Fruit Filling - While cherry pie filling is delicious, you can substitute it with other canned fruit fillings like blueberry, apple, or peach.
- Homemade fruit filling - If you want to make your own fruit filling you can substitute 4 cups of homemade cherry pie filling for the two cans of fruit filling
- Cake Mix - Feel free to experiment with different flavors of cake mix! A chocolate cake mix or lemon cake mix will add delicious flavor to your cherry dump cake. You can also use a white cake mix.
Variations
Give these easy dump cake recipe flavor variations a try too!
- Cherry pineapple dump cake - stir canned pineapple bits, drained, into the cherry pie filling
- Peach dump cake - replace the cans of cherry pie filling with peach pie filling
- Chocolate cherry dump cake - replace the vanilla cake mix with chocolate cake mix
- Blueberry dump cake - use canned blueberry pie filling in place of the cherry pie filling. Stir some grated lemon zest into the fruit for a blueberry lemon flavor combination.
- Apple dump cake - apple pie filling can replace the cherry filling. Stir golden raisins into the apple filling, if desired.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish - Essential for the perfect dump cake.
- Glass measuring cup – You can melt the butter in the measuring cup and easily pour it over the cake mix
Storage
- Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- If you want to keep your leftover cherry dump cake longer, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just be sure it is covered to prevent it from drying out.
- You can also freeze leftover cherry dump cake for up to 3 months in a freezer-proof container. To reheat, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Ingredients
Ingredients for a cherry pie filling dump cake:
- cherry pie filling
- yellow cake mix
- butter
- ice cream, optional
- whipped cream, optional
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What to serve with cherry cake
I love a scoop of ice cream on top of a warm serving ofcherry cake.
These are my favorite ice cream flavors to serve with my cherry cake:
Easy Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
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Equipment
- 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish or a 3 quart baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces ) yellow
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter , melted
- whipped cream , optional
- vanilla ice cream , optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with melted butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the cherry pie filling in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the dry cake mix, evenly covering the pie filling. Do not stir the cake mix.
- Drizzle with the melted butter.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of ice cream or top with whipped cream!
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