Description
This Cherry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines buttery cookies, sweet cherry pie filling, creamy whipped cream cheese, and vanilla cake mix for a quick bake-and-forget treat. It’s perfect for those who want a crowd-pleasing dessert with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (7.25-oz) package Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 2 (21-oz) cans cherry pie filling
- 1 (12-oz) container whipped cream cheese
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Cookies: Arrange the Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming a solid base layer.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spread both cans of cherry pie filling evenly over the cookie layer, covering all the cookies with the sweet fruit mixture.
- Dollop Cream Cheese: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, dollop the whipped cream cheese over the cherry pie filling. Use a knife to swirl it gently for an even distribution and a marbled effect.
- Spread Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the vanilla cake mix over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
- Add Butter Slices: Distribute thin slices of the unsalted butter over the top of the cake mix, making sure the entire surface is covered to help melt and create the cake’s moist texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Butter Cookies for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling for other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Make sure to slice the butter thinly so it melts evenly during baking.
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
