Description
Cherry and Almond Extract Dump Cake is a quick and delightful dessert, combining sweet cherries with aromatic almond extract for a treat that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Prepare the Cherries: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the greased baking dish. Drizzle the almond extract over the cherries.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles smooth, slightly clumpy sand.
- Spread the Batter: Evenly sprinkle the cake mixture over the cherry layer in your baking dish without worrying about covering every inch.
- Add Optional Crunch: If desired, sprinkle chopped almonds on top for added texture before placing it in the oven.
- Bake: Bake for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top. Use a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out clean unless you hit a cherry.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding other fruits like blueberries or peaches. To enhance crunchiness, lightly toast almonds before adding them to the top. This dump cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.