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Close-up of a slice of cherry dump cake on a plate, showcasing its moist texture and bright red cherries.

Easy Cherry Dump Cake With Cake Mix And Pie Filling

This simple and delicious cherry dump cake combines sweet cherry pie filling with moist cake and a buttery topping, perfect for a quick dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz can
Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz box
Butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Nuts (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional
Vanilla Extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread cherry pie filling in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle cake mix over filling, then drizzle melted butter on top.
  4. If desired, sprinkle nuts and vanilla on top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This dessert is best served warm or at room temperature.