Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry dump cake is an easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of cherry pie filling, cake mix, and melted butter, baked to perfection for a warm, gooey treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling Use canned cherry pie filling for convenience.
- 1 box white cake mix Any brand will work, feel free to use yellow or chocolate cake mix for variation.
- 1/2 cup melted butter Melted butter is essential for a crispy top layer.
- 1 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds for variety.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry white cake mix over the cherry filling without stirring.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until the cake topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For variations, try using fresh cherries, mixed berries, or adding chocolate chips.