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By Joanie Zisk Published: Feb 2, 2018 · Updated: Feb 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Mini Cherry Dump Cake

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a cherry cake topped with whipped cream on a white plate next to a red and white checkered napkin.

This Cherry Dump Cake recipe is the easiest dessert recipe in the world! Made with cherry pie filling, Maraschino cherries, and boxed cake mix. Quick, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Enjoy this wonderful cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an amazing dessert!

A slice of dump cake filled with cherries and topped with whipped cream on a small plate with a jar of maraschino cherries in the background.

This mini cherry dump cake is a wonderful dessert that is quick and easy to make. It's buttery, fruity and sure to please.

A dump cake is a very simple dessert that is usually made with a base of cake mix and fruit filling. You literally "dump" the ingredients into a pan, stir, and bake. It is similar to a cobbler since it is a baked fruit dessert topped with a crust.

A typical dump cake is made in a 9x13-inch baking pan or something similar in size. To make a mini dump cake, I use a smaller 5x7-inch baking dish. This makes the cake an ideal size for those cooking for one or two. For best results, use a dish of similar size.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Dump cakes are easy to make! It is an excellent recipe for beginner bakers.
  • They're absolutely delicious and easy to customize.
  • This mini dump cake is about half the size of a traditional dump cake. It's perfect for one person to enjoy for a day or so and is ideal if serving a small group.

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A cherry dump cake in a mini baking dish with a jar of maraschino cherries in the background.

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Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Cherry pie filling: Canned pie filling can be found in the baking aisle or in the canned fruit aisle of most grocery stores. The cans typically hold 20 ounces. I use half of a can in this dump cake recipe (10 ounces).
  • Maraschino cherries: I use an entire 10 ounce jar in this recipe. Use the juice as well as the cherries.
  • Boxed white cake mix: I prefer using white but you can use yellow cake mix or another favorite flavor instead. Use 1 ½ cups of cake mix which is about half of the box.
  • Butter: I use salted butter. Slices of butter are placed on top of the cake mix before baking.
  • Whipped cream: This ingredient is optional. Add it to the top of your baked dump cake before serving, if desired.
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How To Make This Recipe

  1. Dump the jar of Maraschino cherries into the baking dish, then dump in the cherry pie filling.
  2. Top it all off with the cake mix and add slices of the butter to the top.
  3. Bake the cake in the oven for about 50 minutes and top with whipped cream or ice cream.
A slice of cherry dump cake on a small plate with a jar of maraschino cherries in the background.

Expert Tips

  • Dump cakes are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • You'll want to use a 5x7-inch baking dish which is 35 square inches. For best results use a baking dish of similar size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Know When A Dump Cake Is Done?

You will know when your cake is done because the cherry filling will be bubbly around the edges and the top of the cake is golden brown. This recipe calls for the cake to bake for 40-50 minutes.

Do You Need To Refrigerate A Dump Cake?

A dump cake is best eaten warm but if you have any left over, cover and keep in the refrigerator. It should be eaten within 3 days.

Can I Use Other Canned Fruit Filling In This Dump Cake Recipe?

Absolutely! Feel free to use your favorite kinds. Apple pie filling and blueberry filling are great options.

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  • Carrot Cake
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Mini Cherry Dump Cake

This Cherry Dump Cake recipe is the easiest dessert recipe in the world! Made with cherry pie filling, Maraschino cherries, and boxed cake mix. Quick, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Enjoy this mini cherry dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an amazing dessert!
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FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 7x5-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces cherry pie filling (½ of a 20 ounce can)
  • 1 10 -ounce jar maraschino cherries with the juice
  • 1 ½ cups boxed white cake mix (½ box)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • whipped cream (for serving)
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Dump cherry pie filling and bottle of Maraschino cherries into a baking dish. Stir together.
  • Sprinkle cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter and distribute over the top of the cake mix.
  • Bake for 40- 55 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Serve with whipped cream.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Dump cakes are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • You'll want to use a 5x7-inch baking dish which is 35 square inches. For best results use a baking dish of similar size.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Cherry Dump Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 562mg24%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 82g91%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 495IU10%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 441mg44%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Duckworth says

    May 30, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Can you use a Jiffy cake mix? It usually makes only one layer of cake.

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      May 31, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      You can use any brand of cake mix, just use 1 1/2 cups.

      Reply
  2. RossC says

    April 08, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Interestingly enough, I saw someone post about pie filling cakes on FB.
    I thought, "We need this but, not a big cake."
    So, off to find One Dish Kitchen.
    Shazam!!! Its a mini dump cake.

    Perfect for we 2. :O)

    Reply
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