Put fruit and cake mix in a crock pot. When it’s done you’ll want to eat it all
This Cherry Dump Cake is an effortless, hands-free dessert perfect for the slow cooker. Just “dump” the ingredients—cherry filling, yellow cake mix, and butter—into the cooker, then relax while it cooks. The end result is a warm, gooey cherry base topped with a rich, cake-like crust.
Cherry Dump Cake: Slow Cooker Simplicity
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Canned Cherry Pie Filling | 1 large can (21 oz) |
| Yellow Cake Mix | 1 box (15.25 oz) |
| Unsalted Butter, melted | 1 stick (½ cup) |
Optional — Homemade Cherry Filling:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pitted Cherries (fresh or frozen) | 4 cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 1 cup |
| Cornstarch | 3 tablespoons |
| Lemon Juice | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker (choose filling):
- Using canned filling: Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling into the base of the slow cooker.
- For homemade filling (optional): In a saucepan, warm the pitted cherries over medium heat until they release juice. Stir in sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Whisk continuously over low heat until thickened. Pour this cherry filling into the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add Cake Mix:
Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the cherry filling in the slow cooker.
Step 3: Butter Layer:
Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix layer.
Step 4: Cook:
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. The cake will bake while the cherry filling bubbles underneath.
Step 5: Serve:
Once the top turns golden brown, the cake is ready. Scoop out servings straight from the slow cooker and enjoy warm.
Optional: For a richer variation, stir ½ cup of white chocolate chips into the cake mix layer before pouring over the melted butter.
