Cherry Dump Cake

5 from 1 vote

Serve a warm and hearty cherry dump cake topped with vanilla ice cream. This delicious dessert only needs 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time. Enjoy it warm.

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Heather Perine

Ingredients

30 ounces (two 15-ounce cans) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract optional
1 box yellow cake mix *see note
12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks, 170 g) salted butter melted

Instructions

Prep oven. Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177℃). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray (or use butter).
Add cherries and almond extract. Dump two cans of cherry pie filling into the baking dish. Stir in the almond extract if using. Spread out the filling with a wooden spoon or spatula. 30 ounces (two 15-ounce cans) cherry pie filling 1 teaspoon almond extract
Add cake mix. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry mixture. 1 box yellow cake mix
Add butter. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir. Some of the cake mix may not be covered but it’s ok. 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks, 170 g) salted butter
Bake the cake. Bake in center of the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven. Serve immediately with ice cream or allow to cool and serve.

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Notes

Almond extract: can omit or swap with vanilla extract.
Salted butter: Can use unsalted and just add a pinch of salt to the melted butter.
Variations: Can add a can of crushed pineapple. Add ¼ cup maraschino Cherry juice for more flavor.
Cake mix: I used vanilla cake mix, but you can swap and use a chocolate cake mix and make a chocolate cherry dump cake.
Doneness: It can be difficult to determine, you may see some wet spots and some crispy spots. This is normal.
Storage: Cover and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then warm up in the oven or microwave before serving.

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