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Delicious Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake ready to be served.

Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

This delightful Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that offers a perfect blend of sweetness from cherry filling and creaminess from the cream cheese, all topped with a crumbly cake mix. Ideal for family gatherings or a quiet evening treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 21-ounce can red cherry pie filling Use canned filling for convenience.
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Your choice of brand.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Provides richness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For enhanced flavor.
  • to taste Whipped cream or ice cream for serving Optional serving suggestion.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  5. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly on top of the cherry filling.
  7. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
  8. Bake for about 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

Feel free to use other fruit fillings like blueberries or peaches. Crushed nuts or chocolate chips can also be added on top before baking for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.