Name: Cherry Dump Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can cherry pie filling; 1 box yellow cake mix; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Cherry Dump Cake

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A simple and comforting Cherry Dump Cake that combines sweet cherries with a buttery cake layer, perfect for any occasion.

Author: ameliasweet7643
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 can cherry pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry filling.
Dot with thin pats of unsalted butter over the top of the cake mix.
Add optional toppings like chopped nuts and almond extract.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For added flavor, try substituting different pie fillings or adding a pinch of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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