Easy Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This incredibly easy cherry dump cake features sweet cherry pie filling topped with a golden-brown cake mix crust and melted butter, offering a simple yet delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (divided use - optional)
- 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), melted ((see notes below))
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine half a teaspoon of almond extract into each of the two cans of cherry pie filling and stir well.
- Pour both cans of the cherry pie filling mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix over the cherry pie filling layer.
- Slowly pour the 1/2 cup of melted salted butter over the top of the cake mix, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the cake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
For an alternative method, slice the butter into small squares and distribute them evenly over the cake mix instead of pouring melted butter. The almond extract is an optional addition to enhance the flavor.