Description
Cherry Supreme Dump Cake is an effortlessly delicious dessert featuring layers of sweet cherry pie filling, buttery cake mix, and toasted walnuts. Simply ‘dump’ the ingredients in a pan and bake — with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or when you crave homemade dessert in a hurry.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans cherry pie filling (about 21 ounces each)
Cake Layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
Topping
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into tablespoons
- Chopped walnuts, to taste (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time your cake is ready to bake.
- Prepare the Baking Dish – Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and for easy serving.
- Add the Cherry Layer – Evenly spread both cans of cherry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a sweet, fruity base.
- Add the Cake Mix – Sprinkle the entire box of dry yellow cake mix over the cherry layer, distributing it as evenly as possible. Do not mix it in; just let it sit on top.
- Top with Butter and Walnuts – Dot the surface evenly with pieces of butter. Next, scatter the chopped walnuts over the top for an added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Bake – Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Serve – Let the dump cake cool slightly, then serve warm. It’s excellent on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or almond extract to the cherry pie filling layer.
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, use one can of cherry pie filling and supplement with frozen or fresh pitted cherries.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg