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The Best Cherry Dump Cake: Easy, No-Fuss Dessert

A close-up of a square slice of cherry dump cake with a crumb topping, dusted with powdered sugar.

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Make this Cherry Dump Cake, a simple, no-fuss dessert that tastes like a buttery cherry cobbler. It requires minimal ingredients and no mixing bowl, making it perfect for potlucks or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for variation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry filling layer. Do not mix.
  4. If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the cake mix layer.
  5. Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix layer. Pour it in a steady stream to cover as much of the surface as possible.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Let the Cherry Dump Cake cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the yellow cake mix with white or butter cake mix.
  • If you prefer a more intense cherry flavor, use two cans of cherry pie filling and reduce the cake mix slightly.
  • Serve this warm bubbly dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
  • This Easy Dump Cake travels well, making it a great potluck dessert.

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