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A close-up view of a slice of cherry dump cake with pie filling on a white plate, resting on a marble surface.

Cherry Dump Cake with Pie Filling

A quick and delicious dessert combining cherry pie filling with cake mix, baked to perfection and topped with nuts if desired.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Canned Goods
  • 2 cans cherry pie filling
Baking Mix
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
Dairy & Oils
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the dish.
  3. Sprinkle cake mix over the filling, then drizzle melted butter on top.
  4. Add nuts if using, then bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

This dessert is perfect for a quick treat and can be customized with your favorite nuts or toppings.