Cherry Dump Cake: A Family Favorite Dessert

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This Cherry Dump Cake is the easiest dessert you’ll ever make! All you need is three ingredients to baked into a warm, bubbly, golden treat that the whole family will love. It is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknights.

A plate of cherry cobbler, inspired by a classic Cherry Dump Cake recipe, is topped with melting vanilla ice cream on a white plate beside a red and white striped cloth. Another cherry dessert sits blurred in the background.

This Cherry Dump Cake is one of those recipes that’s been around forever, and for good reason, it’s unbelievably easy and delicious! The first time I made it, I couldn’t believe that such a simple recipe could taste so much like a homemade cobbler with the best golden crust. I have even made Crock Pot Cherry Dump Cake for an holiday gathering.

This is my go-to dessert for when I need something quick that will still impress everyone at the table. It requires minimal effort, few ingredients, packed with flavor and customizable that is why it is always a family favorite.

Ingredients

A glass dish with sliced butter, a box of Duncan Hines Classic Yellow cake mix, and two cans of Lucky Leaf cherry pie filling on a white marble surface—perfect for making an easy Cherry Dump Cake.

Cake Mix – We used yellow cake mix. But you can use and dry cake mix
Cherry Pie Filling – Change the fruit fillings and try this recipe with strawberry or blueberry
Unsalted Butter – Cut into 24 thin slices

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How to Make Cherry Dump Cake

Step 1 – Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

A white baking dish filled with cherry dump cake filling and a green and wooden spoon resting inside. A red and white striped kitchen towel is placed beside the dish on a white marble surface.

Step 2 – Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

A white rectangular baking dish filled with a layer of dry, crumbly biscuit mix for Cherry Dump Cake sits on a white marble surface beside a red and white striped cloth.

Step 3 – Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cherry pie filling, covering it completely.

A white baking dish filled with crumbly Cherry Dump Cake mixture is topped with evenly spaced square slices of butter. The dish sits on a white marble surface next to a red and white striped kitchen towel.

Step 4 – Arrange the butter slices evenly across the top of the cake mix.

A baked Cherry Dump Cake in a white casserole dish sits on a marble countertop, with a scoop, two spoons, a red and white striped towel, and a bowl of cherry filling nearby—an irresistible cherry dessert display.

Step 5 – Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly in a preheated oven. Serve warm and enjoy!

A close-up of a Cherry Dump Cake in a white baking dish, with a serving spoon scooping out a portion. The cake has a golden, crumbly top and visible red cherry filling underneath, making this cherry dessert look irresistible.

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Cherry Dump Cake

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Allow to Sit: 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings 9

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 454

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 1 box yellow cake mix
▢ 2 cans 21 oz each cherry pie filling
▢ ½ cup unsalted butter cut into 24 thin slices

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cherry pie filling, covering it completely.
Arrange the butter slices evenly across the top of the cake mix.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 454kcal, Carbohydrates 84g, Protein 3g, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 27mg, Sodium 443mg, Potassium 169mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 25g, Vitamin A 586IU, Vitamin C 5mg, Calcium 139mg, Iron 2mg

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Expert Tips

Rest Dump Cake – Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Serving – Serve warm with Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe if desired.
Spread Butter Evenly – Ensures the cake topping bakes evenly.
Add Crunch – Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.