Easy Cherry Pie (Dump Cake)
📜 Collection: GailCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts An incredibly simple 4-ingredient dessert featuring a sweet cherry pie filling base and a buttery, crunchy cake mix and walnut topping.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 45 mins | None | 6-8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan
- Oven
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can (21 oz) | Cherry Pie Filling | Standard size |
| 1 1/2 cups | Cake Mix | White cake mix or 1 box Jiffy cake mix, dry |
| 1 stick (1/2 cup) | Butter | Melted |
| 1/2 cup | Walnuts | Chopped, or to taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square pan (e.g., 8x8 or 9x9 inch).
- Spread the one can cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the dry 1 1/2 cups white cake mix evenly over the cherry filling.
- Sprinkle the 1/2 cup chopped walnuts over the top of the cake mix.
Step 2: Bake
- Drizzle the 1 stick melted butter as evenly as possible over the entire surface.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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