Cherry Dump Cake

Indulge in the effortless delight of Cherry Dump Cake, a classic dessert that combines simplicity with irresistible flavor. This recipe requires just four ingredients—luscious canned cherry pie filling, buttery yellow cake mix, creamy unsalted butter, and optional crunchy pecans—for a quick and easy treat that's perfect for busy days. With only 5 minutes of prep time, all you have to do is "dump" the layers into a baking dish and let the oven do the work. The result? A golden, bubbling masterpiece of sweet cherries topped with a buttery, crumbly topping that's both satisfying and indulgent. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to elevate this ultimate comfort dessert. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight indulgence, this Cherry Dump Cake is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

42 ounces canned cherry pie filling
15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step 3

Spread the canned cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry filling, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the chopped pecans over the top of the cake mix, if using.

Step 6

Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly over the top of the cake mix and pecans.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1791.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4366.1

Total Fat 180.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2296.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 711.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 434.7g
Protein 30.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 555.9mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1283.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 62.0%