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Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Studded with pops of fruit and crunchy walnuts, this cherry dump cake recipe is a perfect last-minute dessert!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, plus juice
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 6 ounces chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Mix cherries and pineapple in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple and cherry mixture; stir until just combined.
  3. Sprinkle walnuts over the top.
  4. Cut the butter into thin slices and place it all over the top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Variations. You can easily replace the cherry pie filling with other filling that pairs well with pineapple such as strawberry, blueberry, apple, or peach pie filling. 
  • Store. To store the cake whole keep it in the original baking dish, otherwise, put leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Countertop: Cover and keep at room temperature for up to two days.
  • Refrigerator: Cover and keep in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Freezer: Wrap in freezer-safe plastic wrap then wrap again with tin foil. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 268IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 268IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.