5.0 from 27 votes
Cherry Dump Cake
This Cherry Dump Cake is the easiest dessert ever. With only five ingredients and minimal effort, this irresistible treat always gets rave reviews.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 526 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 - 21 ounce cans cherry pie filling
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice optional
- 1 teaspoon cherry extract optional
- 15.5 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the cherry pie filling on the bottom of the baking dish, then add the maraschino cherry juice and cherry extract if using. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer.
- Cover the pie filling with the cake mix in an even layer. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix covering as much surface area as possible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
- Let the dump cake cool slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Notes
- Optional ingredients: I like to add the maraschino cherry juice and cherry extract for an extra boost of cherry flavor. But if you don't have any on hand or don't feel like buying it, the recipe works perfectly fine without it.
- Flavor variations: a dump cake can be made with any kind of fruit filling you prefer. Apple or peach pie filling all work great in place of the cherry pie filling. I also have a lemon blueberry dump cake and a pumpkin dump cake that is perfect for fall!
- Slice the butter instead. Instead of melting the butter and pouring it over the top, you can also slice it thinly and layer over the top of the cake mix before baking.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Enjoying this cherry dump cake a la mode truly takes it to the next level.
- How to store: any leftover cherry dump cake can be stored in an airtight container, covered, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat portions in the microwave before serving again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
429mg
(18%)
Potassium
187mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
837IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 87g | 29% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 837IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.