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Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

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Cherry Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines sweet cherry pie filling with a buttery cake topping. This no-fuss recipe layers cherry filling with dry cake mix and melted butter to create a warm, bubbly treat that’s crispy on the edges and soft inside, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or 4 cups homemade cherry pie filling

Cake Topping

  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons carob fruit syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the dump cake evenly.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
  3. Add Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If using fresh cherries, toss them with sugar before adding for extra sweetness.
  4. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow or white cake mix over the cherry filling without stirring. This layering is key to the dump cake texture.
  5. Top with Butter and Syrup: Pour the melted butter and carob or agave syrup evenly over the cake mix layer, covering as much as possible to promote even browning and moisture.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The edges should become slightly crisp.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired for an extra indulgent dessert.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers; the cake mix should remain on top to create a crisp crust.
  • You can substitute carob syrup with agave or maple syrup for a similar sweetness.
  • For a fruitier variation, try using other pie fillings such as blueberry or peach.
  • Dump cake is best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
  • Using fresh cherries requires tossing them with a bit of sugar to replicate the sweetness of canned pie filling.

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