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Easy 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake

Close-up of a moist slice of cherry dump cake showing bright red cherry filling and golden crumb topping.

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Make this incredibly simple Cherry Dump Cake using only three ingredients. It results in a warm, gooey cherry base topped with a buttery, golden cake crust. This is a foolproof dessert perfect for potlucks or quick weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix (dry mix only)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the bottom.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the layer of cherry filling. Do not mix.
  4. Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer. You can drizzle it or pour it in lines across the top.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
  6. Let the cake cool slightly before serving warm. This dessert pairs well with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider using a white or butter cake mix instead of yellow.
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