Go Back
–+ servings
a single serving of cherry dump cake on a plate topped with whipped cream.
Print Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Mini Cherry Dump Cake

Mini cherry dump cake made with cherry pie filling, cake mix, and butter, layered in a small baking dish and baked until bubbly with a golden topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cake, cherry dump cake, dump cake, mini dump cake, small dump cake
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Pour the maraschino cherries, including the juice, into a 5x7-inch baking dish. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cherries and spread into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry layer. Do not stir.
  • Slice the butter thinly and place the slices evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
  • Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use the correct baking dish: A 5x7-inch baking dish provides the right depth so the cherry dump cake bakes evenly without drying out or overflowing.
  • Cover the fruit completely: Spread the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry layer so the fruit is fully covered. This helps the topping bake evenly and prevents soggy spots.
  • Place butter evenly: Slice the butter thinly and distribute it across the surface. Areas without butter can stay dry after baking.
  • Check for doneness at the edges: The dump cake is done when the top is lightly golden and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges of the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 4mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code