Description
Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake, the sweet-tart flavor of cherries, and the buttery goodness of a classic dump cake. This incredibly easy recipe requires minimal preparation yet delivers maximum flavor, making it a favorite for busy bakers, holiday gatherings, potlucks, family dinners, and last-minute dessert cravings.
Ingredients
🍒 For the Dump Cake
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Fresh cherries
- White chocolate shavings
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly.
Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine:
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
Beat until smooth and creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture over the cherry pie filling.
Gently spread where possible.
Step 3: Add the Cake Mix
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry and cheesecake layers.
Do not stir.
Keep the layers separate.
Step 4: Add the Butter
Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Try to cover as much of the dry mix as possible.
This helps create a crisp golden topping.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Bake for 45–55 minutes.
The cake is ready when:
- The top is golden brown
- The filling is bubbling around the edges
Allow to cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese.
- Do not mix the layers together.
- Cover most of the cake mix with butter.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers due to the cream cheese layer.
- Full-fat cream cheese creates the richest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Protein: 4g