Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe for Cherry Custard Dump Cake — it’s quick, indulgent, and doesn’t require complicated steps.
🍒 Cherry Custard Dump Cake
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, sliced
- Optional: powdered sugar or whipped cream for topping
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2️⃣ Layer Ingredients
- Dump cherry pie filling into the baking dish evenly.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix over the top — don’t mix.
- Place slices of butter evenly across the cake mix.
3️⃣ Bake
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
4️⃣ Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
💡 Tips for the Best Dump Cake
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of margarine.
- Cherry pie filling can be swapped with other fruits like blueberries, peaches, or apples.
- Serve warm for gooey custard texture, or chilled for firmer slices.
If you want, I can also give a “quick 3-step microwave version” that’s ready in under 15 minutes — perfect when you’re craving dessert fast.
