🍒 Easy made Cherry Dump Cake 3 Ingredients

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If you’re craving something sweet, warm, and comforting—but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen—this Cherry Dump Cake with 3 simple ingredients is a total lifesaver. It’s the kind of no-fuss dessert that’s rich, bubbly, golden on top, and full of sweet cherry goodness. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight cravings, or surprise guests!

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Why You’ll Love This 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
• ⏳ Bake Time: 45 minutes
• 🍽️ Serves: 8–10
• 🍒 Flavor: Sweet cherries + buttery cake crust
• 🧁 Perfect For: Lazy days, potlucks, last-minute dessert magic

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The Only 3 Ingredients You Need for Cherry Dump Cake

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted or thinly sliced

That’s it! No mixing bowls, no fancy tools, no stress.

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How to Make Cherry Dump Cake – The Easiest Dessert Ever

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Dump the Filling

Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 3: Sprinkle and Butter

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherries—don’t stir! Then drizzle melted butter (or layer thin slices) over the entire surface of the cake mix.

Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Make Your Cherry Dump Cake Even More Magical

Add a Crunchy Twist

Top with chopped pecans or sliced almonds before baking for texture and nutty flavor.

Add a Flavor Boost

Stir in ½ tsp almond extract to the cherry filling for a deeper cherry-almond flavor.

Serve It Warm (with Ice Cream!)

Scoop it warm into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate cozy dessert.

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What Everyone’s Saying About This 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake

“I made this for a family BBQ and it disappeared in minutes!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Rachel F.

“It tastes like a cobbler but with half the work. My new go-to dessert!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Ben L.

“Sweet, easy, and addictive—what more could you want?”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily T.

📝 Cherry Dump Cake (3 Ingredients)

This 3-ingredient Cherry Dump Cake is sweet, buttery, and irresistibly easy. With cherry pie filling, boxed cake mix, and butter, you’ll have a warm, golden dessert ready in under an hour. No mixing or fussing—just dump, bake, and enjoy!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 21 oz cans cherry pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
• ¾ cup 1½ sticks unsalted butter, sliced thin

Equipment

• 9×13 baking dish
• Knife (to slice butter)
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Dump cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the dish.
3. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherry filling—do not mix.
4. Distribute butter slices evenly over the top of the cake mix.
5. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly.
6. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

You can substitute white cake mix or chocolate cake mix for a different twist.

Add crushed nuts or coconut on top before baking for extra texture.

For a tarter bite, mix in ½ tsp almond extract with the cherry filling.

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FAQ – Cherry Dump Cake (3 Ingredients)

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