Name: Delicious Cherry Dump Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix; 2 cans of cherry pie filling; 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (optional)

Delicious Cherry Dump Cake

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Indulge in the luscious flavors of this classic cherry dump cake. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. With a golden crust and a gooey cherry filling, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

1 box of yellow cake mix
2 cans of cherry pie filling
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup of chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread the cherry pie filling evenly.
Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cherry pie filling.
Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, covering it as much as possible.
Optional: Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optional: Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Interesting Facts

Dump cakes gained popularity in the 1960s as an easy-to-make dessert. The name 'dump cake' comes from the method of 'dumping' the ingredients into the pan.

Cherry dump cake is a variation of the original dump cake recipe, which typically uses a can of fruit pie filling as the main ingredient.