Delicious and Easy Cherry Dump Pudding Cake Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Pour the cherry pie filling into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling.
5. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla pudding mix until well combined and slightly thickened.
6. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake mix layer, spreading it out gently.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
8. 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.
9. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
10. Serve the cherry dump pudding cake warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

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