Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix (AKA Cherry Dump Cake)

Craving a quick and delicious dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth? This Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix is the perfect solution! With its rich cherry filling and golden cake topping, it’s an easy, no-fuss dessert that tastes like a homemade treat—minus the hassle.

Using three generous cans of extra cherry pie filling, this recipe packs a bold cherry punch that’s hard to beat. The combination of buttery cake mix, hints of vanilla and almond extract, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts makes this cobbler even more irresistible.

Top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and you’ve got a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to holiday gatherings. Simple, scrumptious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients for this easy yet irresistible Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix

3 cans (21 oz) cherry pie filling (buy the ones that say, extra cherry or more cherry)
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow store bought cake mix
3/4 cups (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease your baking dish
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or almonds, optional but recommended for a little crunch)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream (for serving)

Directions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the cherry filling: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the cake mix topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix with the melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and chopped almonds or pecans. Do not over mix. The cake mix will form a crumble-like topping as it bakes. Divide the cake mix over cherry pie filling. Sprinkle with the granulated sugar. This will give the top a slight caramelization.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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