Cherry Dump Cake is an amazingly delicious, easy dessert that takes less than ten minutes to assemble. It is so delicious that it reminds me of my grandmother’s cobbler. For an extra special treat, try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
With a handful of ingredients, you are on your way to a scrumptious dessert. Summer is a busy time of the year. It is my belief that one can never have enough quick-to-come-together recipes. This recipe is for those families that want a homemade dessert but only have about ten minutes to spare.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are eating the cake within 24 hours of baking, you can store it covered at room temperature. If it will take longer to consume the cake, cover and refrigerate it. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
This cake lasts 3-4 days when covered and stored in the refrigerator.
To freeze, first cool completely, then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Or use a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven on low until warm or in the microwave.
This can be assembled in the crock pot and cooked on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. However, condensation can build up on the lid of the crock pot and fall on the cake, so put a couple of layers of paper towels right under the lid across the top of the pot to absorb moisture.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Cherry pie filling: Buy the premium cherry pie filling. I have found it is well worth the extra cost. For flavor variations, you can switch out the cherry pie filling for other fruit fillings like blueberry, peach, strawberry, or apple pie filling.
- Yellow cake mix: White cake mix and spice cake mix also work well with this recipe. Or use a chocolate cake mix for a black forest dump cake.
- Pecans: If you don’t like pecans, try other nuts like chopped walnuts or sliced almonds.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted butter, but remember that cake mixes have added salt.
How To Make Cherry Dump Cake
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
This cake is a real breeze to make. Butter the bottom and sides of your baking dish. Pour the cherries in and spread them out evenly. Next, evenly sprinkle with coconut and pecans if using. Sprinkle the dry cake mix on as evenly as you can. Finally, drizzle with butter and bake. It is just that simple.
Preparation Tips for Cherry Dump Cake
- Use an offset spatula or tilt the dish to spread the melted butter over the dry cake mix. It may not be perfect, but it will bake up fine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl for about 45 seconds.
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Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans if using.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the coconut and pecans. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix. Use an offset spatula or tilt the dish to spread the melted butter over the dry cake mix.
- Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use an offset spatula or tilt the dish to spread the melted butter over the dry cake mix. It may not be perfect, but it will bake up fine.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl for about 45 seconds.
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Becky,
Thank you for the easy-to-follow and delicious recipe! It was so tasty.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Becky!
Samantha
Absolutely divine and so incredibly easy. I will make this again and again!
Fall_Mural_Design
The cake was incredibly yummmmm I love cherry…Thank you so much for the recipe, it was very easy to follow.
Stephanie
Love this cake,and so easy to make.
Mary Jo Reynolds
Add 1tsp. Almond extract to melted butter….delicious combination😋
Emily Liao
This was a lot easier to make than I thought! Loved the cherry flavors in this 🙂
Jeannette
I’ve never heard of a dump cake before and now I see why that’s what it’s called! What a fabulous idea for a sweet treat. Love how you mixed in pineapple with the cherries for that delicious flavour blend.
Bintu
Cherry cake always goes down a treat! This cherry dump cake looks so moist and delicious and I love that it is so easy to make!
Valerie
Delicious, quick and so easy to make. I love that it is so fruity. Love the combinations too.
Anna
One of my favorite summer desserts! It’s so easy and absolutely delicious!