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A close-up of a slice of cherry dump cake on a wooden board, highlighting its texture and color.

Classic Cherry Dump Cake

A quick and delicious dessert combining cherry pie filling and cake mix for a warm, bubbly treat topped with ice cream.
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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
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving Vanilla ice cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour cherry filling into a greased 9×13 inch dish and spread evenly.
  3. Sprinkle cake mix over the filling, then drizzle melted butter on top.
  4. If desired, sprinkle walnuts on top.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla to the melted butter before pouring.