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Cherry dump cake on plate with vanilla ice cream on top.
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5 from 4 votes

Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Cherry dump cake is an easy dessert made in minutes with a few simple ingredients and is sweet, gooey, and topped with a buttery golden crust!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, plus juice
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 6 ounces chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cherries and pineapple in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple and cherry mixture; stir until just combined.
  • Sprinkle walnuts over the top.
  • Cut the butter into thin slices and place it all over the top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy warm!

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Notes

Variations. You can easily replace the cherry pie filling with other filling that pairs well with pineapple such as strawberry, blueberry, apple, or peach pie filling. 
Store. To store the cake whole keep it in the original baking dish, otherwise, put leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Countertop: Cover and keep at room temperature for up to two days.
  • Refrigerator: Cover and keep in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Freezer: Wrap in freezer-safe plastic wrap then wrap again with tin foil. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg