Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This dessert is so easy, it almost feels like cheating. The name may sound a bit silly, but that’s part of the charm. You just dump the ingredients, bake, and boom—dessert is served. No mixing, no whisking, no worries. If you can open a can, you can make this cake. Even your pet goldfish could probably help. Okay, maybe not. But still, it’s that simple.
What Is Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry dump cake is a quick dessert made with canned cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, and butter. You layer the ingredients in a pan and bake it until golden and bubbly. It tastes like a cobbler met a cake and they got along very well.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut for topping
Prep Time
- 5 minutes to prep
- 45 to 50 minutes to bake
- Total time: about 55 minutes
How To Make A Cherry Dump Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dump the cherry pie filling into the dish. Spread it evenly.
- Dump the crushed pineapple (with juice) on top. Spread again.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir.
- Pour the melted butter evenly across the top. Try to cover as much as possible.
- If you want, add some chopped nuts or coconut.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. It pairs well with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Info (per serving, based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 50g
- Sugar: 32g
- Protein: 2g
Final Thoughts
Cherry dump cake is perfect for lazy bakers, hungry guests, and last-minute dessert emergencies. It’s sweet, gooey, and comforting. You can even swap the fruit if cherry isn’t your jam—pun fully intended. Try it with blueberry, peach, or apple. Just keep the dump part the same.
Cherry Dump Cake
Warm, gooey, and topped with a golden crumble, it’s like a hug in dessert form." 🍒🍰
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
Layer: Spread cherry pie filling in the pan.
Add crushed pineapple (with juice); spread.
Top: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly—don’t stir! Drizzle melted butter over top.
Extras (optional): Add nuts or coconut.
Bake: 45–50 mins until golden. Cool slightly.
Serve: Best with vanilla ice cream!
🍒🍍 Enjoy the magic—no mixing needed! 😋
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 50gSugar: 32gProtein: 2g
