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Classic 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake

Two moist slices of amazing 3 ingredient cherry dump cake with bright red cherry filling on a white plate.

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This is the easiest, most foolproof cherry dump cake recipe you will ever make. Just three ingredients create a warm, gooey, buttery dessert perfect for any last-minute need.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 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 into an even layer.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the cherry filling. Do not mix the ingredients.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
  5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  6. Let the cherry dump cake cool slightly before serving warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer topping, use a full cup of butter instead of 1/2 cup.
  • Serve this warm cherry dessert with ice cream for the ultimate comfort food dessert experience.
  • If you want a slightly different flavor, substitute pineapple cherry dump cake filling for a variation.

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