Description
Cherry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweet flavors of cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple with a buttery yellow cake mix. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just a cozy night at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherry Dump Cake Ingredients:
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (sliced into thin pats)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the fruit mixture: Pour the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple into the dish and stir gently to combine.
- Add the cake mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit mixture, covering it completely.
- Top with butter and nuts: Arrange the butter slices evenly on top of the cake mix. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Experiment with different cake mixes or flavorings for a unique twist.
- Best when served fresh but can be stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
