Cherry Dump Cake

This Cherry Dump Cake is one of those no-fuss desserts that always gets devoured. You don’t need a mixer or any special tools. Just layer the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and out comes a gooey, buttery cherry cake that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did.

This recipe is great for when you want something quick, cozy, and a little nostalgic. The cherry filling bubbles up around the buttery cake topping, and the brown sugar and agave syrup give it a richer flavor than the classic version. It’s also super easy to scale up for a Valentine’s party or keep simple for a weeknight sweet tooth fix.

Helpful Tips

• Use parchment or nonstick spray to make cleanup easier. The cherry filling can get sticky around the edges.
• Don’t stir the cake mix into the filling. Just sprinkle it over the top evenly for the best texture.
• Cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible with the melted butter and agave. This helps avoid dry patches after baking.

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Cherry Dump Cake

This Cherry Dump Cake is one of those no-fuss desserts that always gets devoured and is perfect for Valentine's Day.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 497 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can cherry pie filling 21 ounces
• 1 box yellow or white cake mix 15.25 ounces
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
• Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not stir; let it sit on top.
• Pour the melted butter and agave syrup evenly over the top of the cake mix. Make sure to cover as much of the cake mix as possible for even baking.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly. The edges may be slightly crisp.
• Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 467mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg

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