Cherry Dump Cake
A quick and easy dessert combining cherry pie filling and yellow cake mix, all brought together with a few slices of butter—perfect for hectic weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can 21–24 oz cherry pie filling Use canned for convenience.
- 1 box yellow cake mix (dry) Any brand will work.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced thin For a richer flavor, salted butter can be used.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherries.
- Slice the butter into thin pats and place them across the surface of the cake mix.
Baking
- Bake on the middle rack for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve best warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. If using fresh cherries, toss them with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch before combining with cake mix.