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a serving of cherry dump cake with ice cream

Cherry Dump Cake

A quick, comforting dessert with a bubbly cherry filling and a golden, buttery topping. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and always satisfies. Perfect for busy days or when you need an easy sweet treat fast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 182
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 can 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • 1 box 15.25 ounces yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup of brown sugar optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not stir; let it sit on top.
  5. Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. Make sure to cover as much of the cake mix as possible for even baking. Sprinkle on the brown sugar if using.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly. The edges may be slightly crisp, which is perfect!
  7. Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Let the cake rest for a few minutes after baking so the filling thickens and the topping sets.