Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler: Quick & Easy Delicious Dessert!

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This Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler is a quick and easy recipe. It is simple to make but delivers an amazing, delicious dessert! Commonly known as a Cherry Dump Cake!

This recipe is a classic for many reasons: It is easy to make and bursting with flavors. Topped with ice cream (whipped cream, or Cool Whip topping) it has the perfect combination of sweet and tart. This cherry dessert is ideal for so many occasions.

The recipe uses 1 (21 ounces) can of filling (The ingredient list is below) and is baked in a 9 x 13 sized pan… If you need a smaller size recipe for an 8×8 sized pan, scroll to the bottom of this post to go to it.

Cherry Dump Cake

Cherry dessert recipes like this are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and other holidays and celebrations. Using cake mix makes this dessert a breeze to prepare. See all our cake mix recipes here!

Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1 can of 21 ounces of Cherry Pie Filling (or 4 cups of homemade cherry pie filling)
• 1 box of (15.25 ounces) Yellow or White Cake Mix
• 1/2 a cup (1 stick) of Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. of carob fruit syrup or agave syrup (you could try using honey 1:1 to replace these ingredients although I haven’t tested it)
• 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• Toppings: Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream

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Cherry Pie Filling, Unsalted Butter, Cake Mix (Yellow) (White), Brown Sugar, Agave Syrup or Honey, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Ice Cream, or Whipped Topping.

Carob Fruit Syrup (amazon)

Instructions

How To Make a Cherry Dump Cake

1. Preheat the Oven To 350°F (175°C)
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9 x13-inch baking dish or spray it with a cooking spray like this.
3. Add the Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If you are using fresh cherries, mix them with a bit of sugar before adding them.
4. Add the Cake Mix: Next, evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not stir; let it sit on the top.
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 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, which is perfect!
7. Cool and Serve: Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla (this is optional but what makes the cherry dump cake so delicious.)

Enjoy the Cherry Dump Cake! It is a simple yet satisfying cherry cobbler dessert that is sure to please everyone. It is a family favorite!

Recipe Notes and Common Questions Answered About How To Make and Store This Dump Cake

1. Does cherry dump cake need to be refrigerated? YES
2. How long to bake cherry dump cake at 350F? Bake time averages 45-55 minutes. It will be down when golden brown and bubbly.
3. Keeps fresh in the refrigerator covered properly for 3-4 days.

Happy Baking!

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Yield: 8-10 servings

Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler

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This Cherry Dump Cake is a quick and easy recipe. It is simple to make but delivers an amazing, delicious dessert! You might call it a Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler. It is the perfect cherry dessert for so many occasions and holidays! Top it with vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, or Cool whip topping...

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 can of 21 ounces of Cherry Pie Filling (or 4 cups of homemade cherry pie filling)
• 1 box of (15.25 ounces) Yellow or White Cake Mix
• 1/2 a cup (1 stick) of Unsalted Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. of carob fruit syrup or agave syrup (you could try using honey 1:1 to replace these ingredients although I haven’t tested it)
• 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• Toppings: Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream

Instructions

How To Make a Cherry Dump Cake

1. Preheat the Oven To 350°F (175°C)
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9 x13-inch baking dish.
3. Add the Cherry Filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If you are using fresh cherries, mix them with a bit of sugar before adding them.
4. Add the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry filling. Do not stir; let it sit on the top.
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 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, which is perfect!
7. Cool and Serve: Let the dump cake cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla (this is optional but what makes the cherry dump cake so delicious.)

Notes

1. Store Cherry Dump Cake Refrigerated.
2. Cover the cake with plastic wrap or other protective covering.
3. For best quality, eat the cake within 3-4 days of refrigeration.
4. Refrigerating the cake helps it from growing bacteria and spoiling.

Dump cake is a simplified version of a cobbler.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 204Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 8mgSodium 50mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 1gSugar 20gProtein 1g

Not all nutritional information is always 100% accurate.

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• Are looking for a smaller-sized cherry dump cake recipe? Make this 8×8-sized recipe that uses a cake mix. find it here Cake Mix Recipes.
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