Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Why I love this recipe, and you will too

1. Like my Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix and Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler recipes, with just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have an easy cake mix cherry cobbler ready to impress.
2. The combination of sweet cherry pie filling and buttery boxed cake mix topping creates a flavor sensation that’s simply irresistible. Each bite is bursting with fruity goodness and comforting warmth, making this easy dessert a favorite among kids and adults.
3. Enhanced with the delightful crunch of coconut and pecans in the topping mixture, this cherry cobbler recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic recipe.

Ingredient notes:

• Canned cherry pie filling – serves as the delicious fruity base of the cobbler. It provides a sweet and tart filling that is rich in cherry flavor.
• Boxed yellow cake mix – serves as the topping for the cherry cobbler dump cake. Combining it with melted butter forms a crumbly, buttery layer that bakes into a golden and crispy topping.
• Unsalted butter -adds richness, flavor, and texture to the cherry cobbler.
• Vanilla extract – adds a subtle yet aromatic sweetness that complements the cherry filling and the cake topping. You can substitute almond extract.
• Sweetened shredded coconut and roasted pecans – adding coconut and pecans to the topping elevates its taste, texture, and visual appeal, resulting in a truly delightful dessert experience.

Complete measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to make Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a 2-quart oval baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet and fill it with the cherry pie filling. Set it aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, melted butter, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Stir with a fork until the mixture resembles cookie dough.

4. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the cherry filling in the baking dish.

5. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the topping turns golden brown.

6. Once done, remove it from the oven, allow the cobbler to cool slightly, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Serving and menu suggestions

• For a delicious dessert, serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, pecan pralines ice cream, bourbon ice cream, or top your cherry cobbler with freshly whipped cream.
• Drizzle warm caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce over individual cherry cobbler servings for extra sweetness and decadence.
• Garnish your cherry cobbler with a handful of fresh cherries for a pop of color and freshness.

Recipe variations

• Use a combination of different canned pie filling, such as strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or blackberry, instead of just cherry pie filling for a mixed berry cobbler.
• Substitute canned peach pie filling to make peach cobbler, or apple pie filling or thinly sliced fresh apples tossed with cinnamon and sugar to make apple cobbler.
• Add a can of drained crushed pineapple to make a Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake.
• Sprinkle chocolate chips or chunks over the cherry pie filling before adding the topping. As the cobbler bakes, the chocolate melts, creating a decadent layer of richness that complements the fruity cherry filling.
• Instead of a box of yellow cake mix, use white, vanilla, or even chocolate or devil’s food cake mix for the topping.

How to store and reheat leftovers

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheat individual servings on medium power in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

To reheat in the oven, preheat to 350°F. Place the cobbler in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil to prevent over-browning, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe FAQs

Sharon’s tips and tricks

• Don’t skip preheating the oven before baking the cobbler, it ensures even heating.
• Be sure to generously grease your baking dish or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Sprinkle the topping in an even layer over the top of the cherries to ensure uniform baking.

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