Description
This Old-Fashioned Cherry Dump Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining sweet cherry pie filling with a crumbly cake topping and crunchy pecans, it’s baked to golden perfection and served warm, making it an irresistible treat that pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix Topping
- 1 box white cake mix (optional: yellow cake mix)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Filling
- 2 (20-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter: In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid, preparing it for the crumbly topping mixture.
- Mix Cake Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the white cake mix and melted butter. Stir with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse, ensuring an even texture.
- Arrange Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
- Add Cake Mixture: Sprinkle the crumbly cake mix and melted butter mixture evenly over the cherry filling layer for a uniform covering.
- Top with Pecans: Evenly scatter the chopped pecans on top of the cake mix layer to add crunch and nutty flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is slightly browned and the cherry filling is bubbly and hot.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic and comforting dessert experience.
Notes
- You can substitute yellow cake mix if preferred; it will slightly change the flavor profile.
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the pecans before sprinkling on top.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries if unable to find canned cherry pie filling; just add sugar and cornstarch to thicken.
- For a dairy-free version, use melted coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Dump Cake, Easy Cherry Dessert, Simple Baked Cake, Fruit Crisp Cake, Classic Dump Cake
