Cherry Dump Cake is an amazingly delicious easy dessert that takes less than ten minutes to assemble. It is so delicious that it reminds me of my grandmother’s cobbler. For an extra special treat, try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
This Cherry Dump Cake could not be any easier. Are you a cherry lover? My family and I absolutely love cherries. We think they are just heavenly. We love cherries so much that we planted a cherry tree at the end of the driveway. I have yet to get more than a handful of cherries off of it. Those pesky birds steal all of them before I get the chance. Dang, nab it.
With a handful of ingredients, you are on your way to a scrumptious dessert. Summer is a busy time of the year. It is my belief that one can never have enough quick-to-come-together recipes. This recipe is for those families that want a homemade dessert but only have about ten minutes to spare.
How do you make Cherry Dump Cake?
This cake is a real breeze to make. Start by buttering the bottom and sides of your baking dish. Then pour the crushed pineapple into the dish and spread it out evenly. Now pour the cherries in and spread them out evenly. Next, evenly sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Then sprinkle the dry cake mix on as evenly as you can. Finally, drizzle with butter and bake. It is just that simple. I told you it was ten minutes at the most.
Helpful tips for making Cherry Dump Cake
- If you don’t like pineapple, use 2 cans of cherry pie filling.
- For flavor variations, you can switch out the cherry pie filling for other fruit filling like blueberry, peach, strawberry, or apple pie filling. Or use a chocolate cake mix for a black forest dump cake
- White cake mix and spice cake mix also work well with this recipe.
- If you don’t like pecans, try other nuts like chopped walnuts or sliced almonds.
- The melted butter will not cover the whole top of the cake mix, but do your best when drizzling it. It will all come out just fine.
- This can be assembled in the crock pot and cooked on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. However, condensation can build up on the lid of the crock pot and fall on the cake, so put a couple of layers of paper towels right under the lid across the top of the pot to absorb moisture
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl for about 45 seconds.
How to freeze Cherry Dump Cake
To freeze, first cool completely, then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Or use a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven on low until warm or in the microwave.
This delectable Cherry Dump Cake is perfect for your next potluck or neighborhood shindig. It tastes even more delicious the next day. Put the ingredients for this gorgeous dessert on your list today and drop a note and let me know what you think.
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Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple
- 1 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour crushed pineapple with juice into the pan and spread evenly. Pour cherry pie filling over. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the pecans and coconut. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
- Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- If you don't like pineapple, use 2 cans of cherry pie filling.
- For flavor variations, you can switch out the cherry pie filling for other fruit filling like blueberry, peach, strawberry, or apple pie filling. Or use a chocolate cake mix for a black forest dump cake
- If you don't like pecans, try other nuts like chopped walnuts or sliced almonds.
- The melted butter will not cover the whole top of the cake mix, but do your best when drizzling it. It will all come out just fine.
- This can be assembled in a slow cooker and cooked on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in a microwave-safe bowl for about 45 seconds.
Nutrition
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Laura
Should the cherry pie filling be sweet cherries or tart cherries?
Beth Pierce
I think tart cherries taste better with this recipe.
Kathryn
Can the dump cake be made a day early and still be delicious?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can. Cool first, then cover and store in the fridge. Bring to room temperature for about an hour and serve.
Julia D Voss
I’ve been making this for over 40 years now and got it from my mother-in-law in 1977. We put the coconut and peacons on the top and we think it’s better. I’m making it tonight went and got everything I needed to make it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Julia! Enjoy!
Diane Juehring
Anything I can substitute for the coconut?
Thanks, Diane
Beth Pierce
No sorry. There really is no good substitute for coconut but you can certainly omit it.
Sandra
This was a huge hit at my house! I will definitely make it again! Thanks for the recipe!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
Looks impossible to resist! I’m excited to make this!
Laura
I have been craving cake for the longest time! I think I need to just make one this weekend and be done!
Jupiter Hadley
I love cherries but have never had a cherry dump cake! This sounds so easy to make and so good.
Lavanda
The cake looks delicious! Such a quick and simple recipe, I have to try!
Yeah Lifestyle
Never made a dump cake before but it looks easy with so few ingredients and perfect way to use up some ripe cherries as well
Sandy
This is an amazing recipe. The Cherry Dump Cake was really luscious. Could gorge on it forever. Thanks for the great recipe.
Tammy
Ooh, this was so good! I served it with a little vanilla ice cream on top….what a delicious treat and so easy to throw together too!
Becky,
Thank you for the easy-to-follow and delicious recipe! It was so tasty.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Becky!
Samantha
Absolutely divine and so incredibly easy. I will make this again and again!
Fall_Mural_Design
The cake was incredibly yummmmm I love cherry…Thank you so much for the recipe, it was very easy to follow.
Stephanie
Love this cake,and so easy to make.