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Cherry Dump Cake

Published: Jul 1, 2020 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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Cherry Dump Cake

This easy Cherry Dump Cake is a wonderful dessert recipe that is made with just a handful of ingredients. Make with a cake mix that makes a lovely crust, it is perfect for topping with ice cream. 

If you are looking for a quick dessert, this dump cake recipe is great because all you need are a cake mix, butter, and fruit filling - That is it. So simple to make and the most important thing is the preparation of the layers to get an evenly topped cake. It is also known as a Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix.

dump cake with cherries

Hello Friends,

As we begin a new month, I am celebrating by enjoying the outdoors, especially in the mornings before it gets too hot. I have been reading a few magazines and 

This cherry dump cake is an easy dessert for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and family gatherings. This is like a cherry cobbler, but they call it a dump cake because you literally dump the cake mix over the fruit. 

It is made with just a handful of ingredients.

dump cake

The ingredients are so simple for this recipe. Truly just a few!  

ingredients for dump cake

List of main ingredients:

Cake Mix – For a dump cake with cherries, I have the best results when I use a box of white cake mix or yellow cake mix. 

Cherries– I typically use cherry pie filling but you can. change up the filling to make different flavors of dump cake. You can even add a second fruit, such as pineapple for a blended cake. 

cheery -n-dump-cake

How to  make a dump cake

It only takes a few steps to make a cake. The full recipe is below, but here are the 5 basic steps. 

step by step how to make dump cake

  1. Butter a 13 x 9" baking dish.
  2.  "Dump" a can of cherry pie filling into the pan.
  3. Add or "dump" the cake mix over the pie filling.
  4. Pour melted butter on top of the cake mix. It won't cover the entire layer of cake mix, but that is ok. 
  5. Bake in a preheated oven.

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For more of my favorite cake recipes ideas:

  • Mango Coconut Cake -super easy to make and is perfect for all of your upcoming celebrations! Made with fresh mango and topped with a lovely cream cheese frosting, it is sure to become a favorite recipe!
  • Lemon Bundt Cake -This easy Lemon Bundt Cake with Poppyseeds is a lovely dessert cake to take to potlucks and barbecues. Made with a boxed cake mix in a bundt pan with a light lemon glaze.
  • Streusel Coffee Cake - It is also known as the Bisquick Coffee Cake and it is made simply with a baking mix sugar, and milk, then baked with a crumbly streusel topping for a delicious dessert cake

Don't forget to bookmark this recipe. 

Cherry Dump Cake

 


timesaving tips to streamline recipes

  • Be sure to check the pie filling for any possible seeds, sometimes they may end up in the can or jar of filling.
  • Prepare the baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray before baking.
  • Dump cakes can be frozen, so if you have some leftover, cut into individual servings and seal in an airtight freezer-safe container.
  • This cake is best made the say it will be served. Be sure the fruit mixture is bubbly around the edges of the pan before removing from the oven. Let cool and serve alone, or with whipped topping or ice cream. 
  • Top with a big scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Substitutions and Variations

  • You can make a chocolate cherry dump cake by substituting a milk chocolate cake mix for the shite cake mix.
  • Play around with flavor combinations by adding a second fruit. Try a cherry pineapple dump cake or a cherry blueberry dump cake. 

Related Recipes

Tres Leches Cake -  A beautiful cake with three types of milk, topped with frosting and fresh fruit.

Lemon Bundt Cake - A delicious light, lemon and poppyseed cake.

Dole Whip Cupcakes – A fun and festive twist on a favorite Disney dessert.

Mango Coconut Cake -super easy to make and is perfect for all of your upcoming celebrations! Made with fresh mango and topped with a lovely cream cheese frosting, it is sure to become a favorite recipe

Cherry Dump Cake

dump cake with cherries

Cherry Dump Cake

Raquel Pineira
This easy Cherry Dump Cake is a wonderful dessert recipe that is made with just a handful of ingredients. Make with a cake mix that makes a lovely crust, it is perfect for topping with ice cream. 
4.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box White or Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 1 21 oz can Cherry Pie Filling
  • ½ cup butter

Instructions
 


  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • 2. Butter a 13" x 9" baking dish evenly - bottom and sides.
  • 3. Spread the cherry filling evenly on the baking dish
  • 4. Top filling with the dry cake mix, using a spatula to distribute evenly over the filling.
  • 5. Melt butter in the microwave and spread over cake mix as evenly as possible.
  • Bake 50 - 60 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 14mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 17IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Tamara

    July 01, 2020 at 9:27 am

    I had just learned what a poke cake is, and now thanks to you, I know what a dump cake is. Looks luscious!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 01, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      LOL This one is so easy for summer!

      Reply
  2. Donna Reidland

    July 06, 2020 at 6:33 am

    I haven't made one of these in years. But it looks delicious and I do love easy desserts! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 06, 2020 at 8:36 am

      Thanks for the pin, Donna! It is a fun throwback dessert recipe!

      Reply
  3. Marissa

    October 29, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    I just made this and it was amazing! Can i keep the leftover wrapped in foil on the counter overnight or does it need to be chilled?

    Reply
    • Raquel

      October 30, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Marissa,

      So glad you liked it! I would chill it to keep it fresh.

      Reply
  4. Tash

    November 30, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Looks delicious...which cake mix you recommend??

    Reply
  5. Gay

    February 23, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    I topped my cherry dump cake with crushed pecans and it made such a difference! It was wonderful!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      February 25, 2021 at 7:01 am

      Great idea!!

      Reply
  6. Darci

    May 18, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    My husband loved it. He’s a sugaraholic!!

    Reply
  7. Freya

    May 20, 2021 at 11:13 am

    This looks so delicious, what a great idea!!

    Reply
  8. Katie Youngs

    May 20, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful summer dessert. I will be making it asap!

    Reply
  9. Agnieszka

    May 20, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    I love dump cakes and I love cherries so this recipe is a win! Thank you for posting!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 20, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Addie

    May 21, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    I love this cherry cake! So fresh!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 22, 2021 at 6:51 am

      So happy you loved it Addie!

      Reply
  11. Gloria

    June 14, 2021 at 7:51 am

    Now that summer is here, I am all about easy recipes. This is the perfect bbq party dessert. I know my guests will love to dig in!!

    Reply
  12. Natalia

    June 14, 2021 at 8:37 am

    I can’t get enough cherry recipes, and this one looks perfect and sooo easy! Definitely going to give this a go this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 15, 2021 at 6:27 am

      Thanks for stopping by Natalia and hope you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  13. Chef Dennis

    June 14, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    I always look forward for yummy dessert recipes! And this Cherry Dump Cake is surely a mouthwatering one. My family will love this.

    Reply
  14. Leslie

    June 20, 2021 at 6:04 am

    You just cannot go wrong with a classic dump cake recipe! This Cherry Dump Cake is heavenly!

    Reply
  15. Kate

    June 20, 2021 at 9:01 am

    This was my first time making a dump cake and I was absolutely blown away! I can't wait to make this again.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 20, 2021 at 9:26 am

      So happy to hear this Kate! Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

    June 20, 2021 at 9:55 am

    Dump cakes are the easiest thing ever! My hubby loved this and the fact that it's super simple too. This is perfect for summer!

    Reply
  17. ramona

    June 20, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    I have never actually heard of a dump cake and I am interested in this cherry one! I love cherries and this looks perfect for a summer dessert. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to make this soon!

    Reply
  18. Brianna

    June 20, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    This was soooo easy to make! Served this at a cookout and it was devoured!

    Reply
  19. Jamie

    June 20, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    This looks so delicious and I love how easy and simple the ingredients list is! My niece is going to love this.

    Reply
  20. LuLu

    July 23, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    I made this , it’s in the oven about ready to come out. It smells Devine, I can’t wait 😋😋😋

    Reply

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