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Easy Cherry Dump Cake

Close-up of a square slice of golden 3 ingredient cherry dump cake with visible bright red cherries.

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Make this simple cherry dump cake using only a few ingredients for a quick, satisfying dessert with a buttery topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Do not stir.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry filling layer.
  4. Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
  5. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let the cake cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute the yellow cake mix with white or butter cake mix.
  • You can use any canned fruit filling, such as apple or blueberry, instead of cherry.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a richer experience.

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