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Close-up of a slice of cherry dump cake on a light grey ceramic plate, showcasing the vibrant cherry filling and crumbly topping.

Cherry Dump Cake

A quick and delicious dessert combining cherry pie filling and cake mix for an easy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional
Vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour cherry filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle cake mix over the filling, then drizzle melted butter on top.
  4. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts and vanilla extract on top.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.