Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Cherry Dump Cake made with just four simple ingredients—cherry pie filling, almond extract, yellow cake mix, and butter. This no-fuss dessert is perfect for any occasion, delivering a warm, bubbly, and golden treat in under an hour. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch!
Ingredients
- 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 12 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Filling: Pour cherry pie filling into the dish and stir in almond extract.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not mix.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, replace one can of cherry pie filling with crushed pineapple.
- Experiment with different cake mixes like chocolate, white, or spice cake.
- Add crunch by sprinkling chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) before baking.
- For a spiced version, add cinnamon or nutmeg to the cherry filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
