Berry Sweet & Effortlessly Delicious: Easy Cherry Dump Cake
Looking for easy dessert recipes for a crowd that wow your guests with zero fuss? Try this easy cherry dump cake, it’s an easy party dessert for a crowd. A perfect party treat that is so easy to make that anyone can whip it with just 4 ingredients. It is like a cherry cobbler with a cake mix. This Easy Cherry Dump Cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser, after all, who can resist a sweet and gooey treat? I have also shared serving suggestions for different occasions.
Cherry Dump Cake as Party Desserts
How to make Cherry dump cake
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
- 1 can (21 ounces) of cherry pie filling or 4 cups of homemade cherry pie filling or 6 cups of fresh pitted cherry
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow or white cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbs carob fruit syrup or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Step by Step Guide
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Add Cherry Filling: 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.
4. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry filling. No need to stir it; let it sit on top. Make sure to cover the entire dish.
5. Drizzle Butter: 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.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly. The edges may be slightly crisp.
7. Cool and Serve: Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm. Read the serving suggestions below.
Serving Suggestions
- You can serve warm cake with vanilla ice cream, it is a classic combo.
- You can also add some more cherry pie filling on top when serving.
- For a festive get-together or dinner party top it with fluffy whipped cream and add a cherry on top or some mint leaves.
- You can also sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top if you enjoy that flavor.
- For a kid’s party serve with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
- It tastes good even with crushed almonds, pecans, or walnuts for crunch.
- Another great way to serve it at parties is to serve them in a small mason jar or small dessert cups, the vibrant color of cherry against cake looks appealing.
- You can also top them with chilled Greek yogurt if you like that tangy touch.
- Or just simply dust some powdered sugar to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or coffee.
Easy Cherry Dump Cake
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Can (21 ounces) Cherrypie Filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounce) White or Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp carob fruit syrup or agave syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Cherry Filling: 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.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry filling. No need to stir it; let it sit on top. Make sure to cover the entire dish.
- Drizzle Butter: 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.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly. The edges may be slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm.
