Description
This Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple, no-fuss dessert that layers classic flavors of cherry pie filling, whipped cream cheese, and vanilla cake mix. With a base of crunchy Chessman cookies and melted butter, it bakes into a moist, luscious cake perfect for any occasion. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is both delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (21 oz each) Cherry Pie Filling
Base Layer
- 1 bag (approximately 24) Chessman Cookies
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz Whipped Cream Cheese (can)
Topping
- 1 box Vanilla or Yellow Cake Mix (dry, approximately 15.25 oz)
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) Butter, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dump cake.
- Layer Cookies: Lay out the Chessman Cookies in a single row across the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish until the entire dish is covered.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Open the 2 cans of cherry pie filling and evenly spread it over the cookies using a spatula to cover the entire surface.
- Apply Cream Cheese: Dollop the whipped cream cheese evenly across the top of the cherry pie filling in the baking dish.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Gently use a spatula or spoon to swirl the cream cheese into the cherry pie filling, creating a marbled effect throughout the fruit layer.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry vanilla or yellow cake mix over the cherry and cream cheese layer, covering from edge to edge.
- Add Butter: Slice 1 1/2 sticks of butter into thin pieces and distribute them evenly on top of the cake mix, ensuring coverage particularly around the edges.
- Adjust Butter if Needed: If you notice any thick butter slices, add additional thin slices as necessary to ensure the butter melts evenly over the cake mix during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is set and golden, and the cake is cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is sliced thinly for even melting throughout the cake.
- You can substitute the cherry pie filling with other pie fillings like blueberry or apple for a different flavor twist.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to help it set better.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
