This cherry dump pudding cake is a simple yet scrumptious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with a few basic ingredients and ready in just a few simple steps, this cake is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. It features a delightful combination of cherry pie filling, moist cake, and a fluffy pudding layer. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla pudding mix until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake mix layer, spreading it out gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the whipped cream. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the cherry dump pudding cake warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
