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.
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.
The ingredients are so simple for this recipe. Truly just a few!
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.
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.
- Butter a 13 x 9" baking dish.
- "Dump" a can of cherry pie filling into the pan.
- Add or "dump" the cake mix over the pie filling.
- Pour melted butter on top of the cake mix. It won't cover the entire layer of cake mix, but that is ok.
- Bake in a preheated oven.
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
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- 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
📖 Recipe
Cherry Dump Cake
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
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Tamara
I had just learned what a poke cake is, and now thanks to you, I know what a dump cake is. Looks luscious!
Raquel
LOL This one is so easy for summer!
Teresa Gilmore
I made a dump cake today and I put cherry pie filling on one end and blueberry on the other end. I put a a couple of TBSPs of crushed pineapple on each end and I added some ground up oatmeal and a handful of pecans to the cake mix topping. It was delicious. And yes I used cherry and blueberry because I only had one of each!
Donna Reidland
I haven't made one of these in years. But it looks delicious and I do love easy desserts! Pinning!
Raquel
Thanks for the pin, Donna! It is a fun throwback dessert recipe!
Marissa
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?
Raquel
Hi Marissa,
So glad you liked it! I would chill it to keep it fresh.
Tash
Looks delicious...which cake mix you recommend??
Gay
I topped my cherry dump cake with crushed pecans and it made such a difference! It was wonderful!
Raquel
Great idea!!
Darci
My husband loved it. He’s a sugaraholic!!
Freya
This looks so delicious, what a great idea!!
Katie Youngs
This sounds like a wonderful summer dessert. I will be making it asap!
Agnieszka
I love dump cakes and I love cherries so this recipe is a win! Thank you for posting!
Raquel
Thank you!
Addie
I love this cherry cake! So fresh!
Raquel
So happy you loved it Addie!
Gloria
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!!
Natalia
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! 🙂
Raquel
Thanks for stopping by Natalia and hope you love it as much as we do!
Chef Dennis
I always look forward for yummy dessert recipes! And this Cherry Dump Cake is surely a mouthwatering one. My family will love this.
Leslie
You just cannot go wrong with a classic dump cake recipe! This Cherry Dump Cake is heavenly!
Kate
This was my first time making a dump cake and I was absolutely blown away! I can't wait to make this again.
Raquel
So happy to hear this Kate! Thank you!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
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!
ramona
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!
Brianna
This was soooo easy to make! Served this at a cookout and it was devoured!
Jamie
This looks so delicious and I love how easy and simple the ingredients list is! My niece is going to love this.
LuLu
I made this , it’s in the oven about ready to come out. It smells Devine, I can’t wait 😋😋😋
JaneGlavan
I made this receipt it was great especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Raquel
Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it!
Carol
I used a lemon cake mix, it was delicious!
Raquel
Glad you loved it Carol!
Kim
I sprinkled chopped pecans and coconut over the top and the poured the melted butter over the top
Raquel
Great idea Kim!
Karen
Delicious and so easy for someone needing a desert in a hurry. thank you!
Kathleen
OMG! I made this today and wow……it is absolutely delicious!
I added an extra can of cherry filling and it turned out perfect. Plus, so easy to make. I’m keeping this recipe close.
Raquel
Great idea adding more filling. Thanks Kathleen!