Delicious Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

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Delicious Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 24, 2023

This Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a few simple ingredients, this cake is layered with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a buttery cake mix topping. It's a sweet and tangy treat that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Spread the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix.
  6. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top for added crunch.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Dump cakes are called so because the ingredients are 'dumped' into the baking dish and require minimal mixing.
  • Cherries are a great source of antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation.
  • Cream cheese adds richness and a tangy flavor to this cherry dump cake.