This quick and easy cherry almond dump cake uses just four pantry ingredients, comes together in minutes, and bakes into a simple, old-fashioned dessert everyone loves.
This quick and easy cherry dump cake reminds me of the simple desserts my mom used to make — the kind that came together fast and always felt like a treat. It’s perfect for those days when you want something warm and comforting without a lot of effort. With just a few pantry ingredients and almost no prep, this cherry almond dump cake can be in the oven in minutes and served warm with ice cream.
Ingredients you’ll need:
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for specific ingredient amounts.
- Cherry pie filling – You’ll need 2 cans.
- Almond extract – Cherry and almond are my favorite flavor combination, but you can use vanilla if you prefer.
- Yellow Cake Mix (Here in Canada, it is called “golden cake mix”)
- Melted Butter
- Slivered almonds – These are totally optional, but are a nice topping to finish it off.
Step by step instructions:
The beauty of this easy dessert recipe is that all the ingredients are “dumped” into the pan and baked! No mixing bowls needed!
1.Pour cherry pie filling into 9×13 inch pan. 
2.Sprinkle on the cake mix. 
3.Pour over the melted butter.
Step 4: Sprinkle with slivered almonds (if preferred) and bake until golden brown.
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Why is this recipe called a “dump cake”?
This deliciously quick and convenient dessert recipe gets its name because all the ingredients can be “dumped” in the baking dish and no other dishes are needed!
How do you know if a dump cake is done baking?
Testing to see if a dump cake is fully baked is a bit different than the traditional method of sticking a toothpick in the middle. That won’t work for this! Instead look to see if the top is golden and feels “crunchy” to the touch.
How do you store dump cake?
Dump cake can be left out on the counter safely for a while, but it is best stored covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Do you mix up the cake mix before you pour it on the cherry pie filling?
No! There is no need to mix up the cake. Just sprinkle the cake mix powder on.
Do you stir the ingredients of a dump cake together?
Also, no! Just layer them up in separate layers and it will bake beautifully.
Variations of this recipe:
The beauty of this recipe is that it works for all types of pie filling. You can use whatever you may have on hand or whatever flavor you’re hungry for.
- Use apple pie filling (and omit the almond flavoring) and sprinkle walnuts on the top. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving with ice cream for a delicious caramel apple dump cake.
- Use chocolate cake mix instead of yellow for a chocolate cherry dump cake.
- Use strawberry, peach, or blueberry pie filling with a little cinnamon stirred in and serve with cool whip, whipping cream, or ice cream.
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Cherry Dump Cake with Almonds Recipe
Simply pour, pour, bake, and enjoy—it is incredibly simple! This time-honored and convenient Cherry Dump Cake recipe needs just 4 pantry supplies: pie filling, cake mix, almond flavoring, and butter. Quickly arranged in a baking dish, it requires only a short baking time. Furthermore, it is absolutely scrumptious !!!
Ingredients
Method
- Set your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly or using cooking spray.
- Mix one teaspoon of almond extract into each jar of cherry pie filling.
- Pour both cans of cherry pie filling into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the entire box of cake mix over the cherries in the dish.
- Carefully pour the melted butter over the cake mix layer and use a knife to spread it evenly, ensuring all the mix is covered.
- Add slivered almonds on top if you prefer some extra crunch.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until it is bubbly around the edges and the top is golden brown.
- Enjoy warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
