Description
This Cherry Dump Cake is a delightfully easy and sweet dessert that combines luscious cherry pie filling with a buttery crumb topping made from cake mix. It requires minimal preparation and bakes into a warm, gooey treat perfect for any occasion. Serve it straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 2 cans (540 mL each) cherry pie filling
Cake Topping
- 1 (15.25 oz) box of yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking once your cake is ready.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Spread Cherry Filling: Evenly pour and spread the two cans of cherry pie filling along the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a juicy base for your cake.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter with the dry cake mix. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, which will create a crisp topping after baking.
- Top the Filling: Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the cherry pie filling, covering it completely to ensure a perfect balance of fruit and cake.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the cherry filling bubbles at the edges, signaling it’s done.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set. Optionally, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry, apple, or peach for a different flavor variation.
- Using cold melted butter helps create the ideal crumb texture for the topping.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix but check the pie filling ingredients to ensure it’s gluten-free.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- To enhance flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract to the pie filling before spreading it in the dish.
