Description
Indulge in the simplicity and flavor of this Cherry Dump Cake, a delightful dessert made with just a few pantry staples. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherry Dump Cake:
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional for extra sweetness:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the ingredients: Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherries, making sure to cover them completely.
- Add the final touches: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, and sprinkle with granulated sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can substitute chocolate cake mix for a black forest-inspired version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
