This easy Cherry Dump Cake dessert is made with cake mix, cherry pie filling, butter and a secret ingredient. “Dump” and bake!
EASY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
When it comes to fruit desserts, one of my easy favorites is the humble dump cake. It really has a terrible name but the idea behind it is you “dump” everything in and bake it. The bonus of this cherry dump cake dessert is you can any pie filling flavor you love! I’ve tried nearly all of them and they all work great.
CAN I USE ANY PIE FILLING FOR A DUMP CAKE?
I happen to really love cherry. It not only has a perfect sweet/tart combination but it just looks pretty! I love the bright red color and is nice to make around the holidays. But you can absolutely switch the cherry out for any flavor: peach, strawberry, blueberry, apple and on and on. Whatever you love!
Now, some folks add more tartness to this by adding pineapple. You could certainly do that but I find that I like it best as straight-up cherry with a little almond extract added. That’s my little twist in this recipe. Almond flavor and cherries go together perfectly. For added crunch, try sprinkling some sliced almonds on top of the cake mix before baking.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
yellow cake mix
yellow cake mix
cherry pie filling
almond extract
salted butter
HOW TO MAKE CHERRY DUMP CAKE:
Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Stir 1/2 tsp almond extract into each can of pie filling and stir.
Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle yellow cake mix evenly over cherry pie filling.
Slowly pour melted butter all over the top of the cake mix.
Do your best to drizzle it all over. It won’t cover all the cake mix.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes (until topping is golden brown).
Serve warm!
Cook’s Notes: This can be done in the crock pot as well. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
EASY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
This easy Cherry Dump Cake dessert is made with cake mix, cherry pie filling, butter and a secret ingredient. "Dump" and bake!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 187
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp almond extract, divided use
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
- Spray a 9 x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir 1/2 tsp almond extract into each can of pie filling and stir.
- Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle yellow cake mix evenly over cherry pie filling.
- Slowly pour melted butter all over the top of the cake mix.
- Do your best to drizzle it all over. It won't cover all the cake mix.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes (until topping is golden brown)
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Notes
This can be done in the crock pot as well. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 104mg | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Sandy says
I typically make this with a banana cake mix and pecans and call it a banana split dump cake. Also use crushed pineapple. Has always been a big hit.
Brenda Burgess says
I am going to try this mixing the pineapple juice with the melted butter, and topping it with 1 T of quick oats, 1 T coconut, and 1 T chopped pecans
Jennifer Alfonso says
Does this need to be refrigerated or can it be left out? How many days is It good for? About to make it! Can’t wait!
ChefO says
Ive got to try this! Looks awesome! One question i had was , do i sprinkle all of the cake mix or will there be some left over?
Patty Wedge says
This Cherry Dump Cake is delicious! I love it!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Thanks so much Patty!
Tina says
Can a different flavor of extract be used with good results or can it be left out altogether?
Bonitajarvis says
Excellent
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Thanks so much!
chris says
love how the almond extract adds something to cherries ty for that idea
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Thanks so much Chris!
Susan says
I was a bit skeptical but now I’m finding myself wanting to eat the whole thing. I didn’t have almond extract, so I used vanilla. Not sure how it would compare, but it’s sure yummy like this!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Yay! I know, it doesn’t sound weird and honestly, the name isn’t that attractive, is it? Ha! So happy you loved it!!