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Old Fashioned Cherry Dump Cake

Easy Cherry Dump Cake with Cake Mix

This Old Fashioned Cherry Dump Cake is an easy dessert made with cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, and melted butter. It bakes up golden, bubbly, and delicious — just like grandma’s quick-fix desserts. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for the perfect comfort food treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (21oz) cherry pie filling or4 cups of homemade cherry pie filling
  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon carob fruit syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If you’re using fresh cherries, mix them with a bit of sugar before adding them.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not stir; let it sit on top.
  4. Pour the melted butter evenly and carob syrup over the top of the cake mix. Make sure to cover as much of the cake mix as possible for even baking.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly. The edges may be slightly crisp, which is perfect!
  6. Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.