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The Ultimate Guide to Making Perfect Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake


  • Author: Lara Smith
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake combines sweet cherry pie filling, creamy dollops of cream cheese, and a buttery cake topping for a warm, comforting dessert that couldn’t be easier to make.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the dish.
  3. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cherry pie filling.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top.
  6. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and filling bubbles at the edges.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Try swapping cherry pie filling for apple, blueberry, or peach for variety.
  • For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
  • Best enjoyed warm, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: cherry dump cake, cream cheese dump cake, easy cherry dessert, cherry cobbler cake