Cherry Pie Dump Cake

This cherry pie dump cake is the perfect dessert for busy days when you need a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort. With just a box of cake mix, cherry pie filling, and melted butter, this simple recipe comes together in a few easy steps.

It’s a fruity cake that’s a family favorite and ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crowd-Pleaser: This is the kind of favorite dessert that’s loved by both kids and adults alike.
• Minimal Ingredients: Only three ingredients – a box of dry cake mix, a can of cherry pie filling, and butter.
• Effortless Prep: Layer the ingredients directly in the baking dish. No need for mixers or extra bowls.
• Customizable Flavors: Swap the cherry filling with other fruit fillings like apple or peach to suit different tastes.
• Perfect for Beginners: Great way for first-time bakers to enjoy a delicious dessert without complicated steps.

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

Ingredients for easy cherry cobbler

• 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. 
• Butter: I suggest using regular unsalted butter for this recipe.

How to make cherry pie filling dump cake

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 the 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.
6. Bake 50- 60 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Tips for the Best Results

• Even Butter Distribution: Melt the butter and pour it as evenly as possible over the top of the cake mix. This helps to create a golden brown crust on top.
• Prevent Sticking: Butter the baking dish well, or use nonstick cooking spray to make it easy to scoop out each serving.
• Check for Doneness: Bake in a preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp. Be sure the fruit mixture is bubbly around the edges of the pan before removing it from the oven. Let cool and serve alone or with whipped topping or ice cream. 
• Serve with Toppings: For a more indulgent treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on top.
• Check for Seeds: Be sure to check the pie filling for any possible seeds. Sometimes they may end up in the can or jar of filling.

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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Substitutions and Variations

• Cake Mix Options: Try using a box of yellow cake mix, French vanilla cake mix, or even a chocolate cake mix for a unique twist.
• Fruit Filling Choices: Substitute the cherry filling with cans of peach, apple, or strawberry pie filling for different flavors. Play around with flavor combinations by adding a second fruit. Try a cherry pineapple dump cake or a cherry blueberry dump cake. 
• Add-Ins: For a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or a little brown sugar on top of the cake mix before baking.
• Slow Cooker Method: You can make this dump cake in a slow cooker on low heat for about 4 hours. Just line the bottom of the crock pot with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

FAQs About Cherry Pie 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

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