5 Quick Steps to the Best Cherry Dump Cake Ever
This Cherry Dump Cake is easy, sweet, and so comforting, perfect for when you want a quick homemade treat without the fuss. You’ll love it!
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- 1 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Optional but highly recommended: a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish well with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into the dish and spread it out evenly using a spoon or spatula. For a fun twist, stir in some strawberry preserves or a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
- Sprinkle the vanilla cake mix evenly over the cherry layer, don’t worry about perfection, just cover it well.
- Combine melted butter, almond, and vanilla extracts in a small bowl, stirring until silky. Spread this buttery sauce across the cake mix for a beautifully moist and golden crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before slicing or serving, it helps everything set up nicely!
Notes
- Don’t rush preheating your oven, a cold oven means uneven baking.
- Resist opening the oven too often; each peek drops the temperature and messes with baking.