Cherry Dump Cake Recipe – Your Easy 4-Ingredient Dream Dessert
This cherry dump cake recipe is a delightful, easy dessert made with just four ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- - 9×13-inch baking dish
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Cherry Base
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be replaced with vanilla or omitted if allergies exist.
- 2 cans Cherry Pie Filling 21 ounces each
For the Cake Layer
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Alternatives include chocolate cake mix.
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter Melted; can be cut into small pieces and distributed.
Optional Add-Ons
- Sliced Almonds For extra crunchy texture.
- Chopped Pecans For extra crunchy texture.
Instructions
How to Make Cherry Dump Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine almond extract into each can of cherry pie filling. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Gently sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the layer of cherry pie filling.
- Melt the salted butter and drizzle it evenly over the cake mix.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the cherry dump cake cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Optional: Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a lovely finishing touch. If using a crock pot, adjust cooking time to about 4 hours on low.