Cherry Dump Cake
A nostalgic Cherry Dump Cake that combines sweet cherries, buttery cake, and a crunchy topping, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the cherry filling.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Add chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, add a splash of almond extract or spices like cinnamon. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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