Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake

This Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert that tastes like it came straight from a bakery! With layers of moist cake, rich cream cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling, every bite is creamy, fruity, and absolutely irresistible. It’s the perfect dessert for potlucks, holidays, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil

For the Cheesecake Layer

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping

2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the top.
Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cream cheese and cherry filling into the batter for a beautiful marbled effect.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or extra cherries for an extra-special treat.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 12–15

Rich cheesecake, sweet cherries, and soft cake come together in one incredibly easy dessert that’s guaranteed to be the first thing gone at any party!