Easy Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler
This cake mix cherry cobbler delivers warm, bubbly cherries topped with a golden, buttery crumble for an easy dessert everyone loves.
Cherry cobbler made with canned pie filling and yellow cake mix is an easy dessert that comes together with just 4 simple ingredients, making it a perfect last-minute dessert.
It bakes up rich, cozy, and comforting with almost no effort at all!
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If you’re anything like me, you love having a dessert in your back pocket that works for every season and every occasion. That’s exactly why you’ll love this cake mix cherry cobbler.
It’s simple enough for a lazy Sunday afternoon, travels well for summer picnics, and somehow still feels special enough to grace the holiday table.
Plus, with just four ingredients, it’s the kind of recipe you can whip up without a last-minute grocery run, which always feels like a win.
I also love how comforting and nostalgic this dessert is. There’s something about warm cherries paired with a golden, buttery topping that brings back all the cozy memories of church potlucks and my mom’s homemade desserts at family dinners.
I’m a sucker for a good baking shortcut, and this recipe feels like the best kind of kitchen magic to me. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it always disappears fast.
When I’m craving something sweet and simple, this cake mix cherry dump cake is the one I reach for again and again.
More Easy Cobbler Recipes:
- Cake Mix Pear Cobbler
- Easy Lemon Cobbler
- Chocolate Cobbler made with Bisquick
- Bisquick Strawberry Cobbler
- Easy Pecan Cobbler
- Amazing Pumpkin Cobbler
Easy Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler Dump Cake
One of my favorite things about this cake mix cherry cobbler dump cake is how easily it comes together. There’s no need to roll out pie crust, no complicated steps, and no need to be an expert baker.
You simply layer the ingredients in the pan, pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen! It’s the kind of dessert I can throw together at the last minute and still feel confident it’ll turn out beautifully every single time.
I love to add a splash of almond extract to boost the cherry flavor, but you can tweak the recipe a few other ways, too. Mix in a handful of chocolate chips, or add a layer crushed pineapple under the cherries for a fun tropical twist.
However you make it, be sure to serve it warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
How to Make Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler Dump Cake
It’s really easy to make this crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cherry Pie Filling
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Unsalted Butter
- Almond Extract
How to Make It:
Find the full printable recipe available below
Gather and layer ingredients. First, you’ll spread cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the cake mix. Then, you’ll combine dry cake mix, melted butter, and almond extract. Stir until crumbly and evenly moistened.
Layer and bake. Then, you’ll drop or sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cherries. Bake 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.
Notes and Adaptations:
- You can assemble the cobbler ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake just before serving for best results.
- Although you can technically skip the almond extract, it really enhances the cherry flavor, so consider adding at least a small amount if you can. It’s one of those ingredients where a little bit goes a long way!
- To make gluten-free, substitute your favorite gluten-free yellow cake mix.
- Leftovers can be stored, tightly covered, at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- If desired, serve with fresh cherries on the side. Don’t skip the ice cream or whipped cream on top!
Recommended Equipment:
Easy Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 2 21-oz cans cherry pie filling
- 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, melted butter, and almond extract. Stir until crumbly and evenly moistened.
- Drop or sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cherries.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can assemble the cobbler ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake just before serving for best results.
- Although you can technically skip the almond extract, it really enhances the cherry flavor, so consider adding at least a small amount if you can. It’s one of those ingredients where a little bit goes a long way!
- To make gluten-free, substitute your favorite gluten-free yellow cake mix.
- Leftovers can be stored, tightly covered, at room temperature for 1-2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
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