Delicious Cherry Custard Dump Cake 🍒🍰
Introduction
Cherry Custard Dump Cake is a wonderfully easy dessert that combines sweet cherries with a creamy custard layer and a buttery cake topping. “Dump cakes” are famous for their simplicity—just layer the ingredients in a dish and bake. The result is a rich, fruity dessert with a soft custard center and a golden cake crust.
Origin and Popularity
The classic Dump Cake became popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s when convenient boxed cake mixes and canned fruits became common pantry staples. The cherry custard version adds a creamy twist, making it extra indulgent and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 package yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Additions
½ teaspoon almond extract (pairs beautifully with cherries)
½ cup white chocolate chips
½ cup chopped almonds or pecans
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Add the Cherry Layer
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish. - Make the Custard
In a bowl, whisk together:
Milk
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Pour the custard mixture gently over the cherries. - Add the Cake Mix
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
Do not stir. - Add Butter
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Make sure most of the dry mix is moistened. - Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and the custard is set. - Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool slightly.
Serve warm.
Tips for Success
Do not mix the layers—dump cakes rely on layering.
For extra crisp topping, add a little extra melted butter.
Serve warm for the best texture.
Description
This dessert has three amazing layers:
Sweet, juicy cherries on the bottom
Creamy custard in the center
Buttery cake topping that bakes golden and slightly crisp
The combination creates a spoonable dessert somewhere between cake, cobbler, and pudding.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
Calories: 360
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 16 g
Protein: 5 g
Serving Suggestions
Serve Cherry Custard Dump Cake with:
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Fresh cherries on top