Name: Cherry Bourbon Dump Cobbler
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 2 ounces bourbon; 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix; 2 sticks unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats

If you're looking for an incredibly easy dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, this Cherry Bourbon Dump Cobbler is about to become one of your favorites. Made with sweet cherry pie filling, rich brown sugar, buttery yellow cake mix, and just enough bourbon to deepen the flavor, this dessert is the perfect combination of cobbler, cake, and crisp.

If you've already made my Peach Bourbon Dump Cobbler, you're going to love this cherry version. It has the same effortless preparation but swaps juicy peaches for rich cherries that pair perfectly with bourbon.

The best part? There's almost no prep involved. Just mix, layer, bake, and enjoy.

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Ingredients
Instructions
Pro Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Bite.
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Cherry Bourbon Dump Cobbler

Why I Love This Recipe

Only 5 simple ingredients
Perfect beginner dessert
Great for potlucks, cookouts, holidays, and family gatherings
Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

Yellow cake mix
Cherry Pie Filling
Unsalted butter
Brown sugar
Bourbon (optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cherry Filling

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Combine cherry pie filling, brown sugar, and bourbon.

Stir everything together until well combined.

step 2: Add the Cake Mix

Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the filling.

Do not stir.

Keeping the cake mix on top creates the signature buttery cobbler crust.

Step 3: Add the Butter

Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly across the entire top of the cake mix.

Try to cover as much of the surface as possible so every bite becomes rich and golden.

Step 4: Bake the Cobbler

Place the skillet in the oven.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Step 5: let it rest

Allow the cobbler to rest for 10 minutes before serving. The crust will firm up more as it sits.

Pro Tips

Use a cast iron skillet for the best caramelization.

Don't mix the cake mix into the filling. The layers create the perfect cobbler-like texture.

Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave out the bourbon?

Absolutely. The bourbon is completely optional and the cobbler is still delicious without it.

Can I freeze dump cake?

Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Why shouldn't I stir the cake mix?

Leaving the dry cake mix on top allows the butter to create a crisp, golden cobbler topping while the peaches bubble underneath.

Final Bite.

This Cherry Bourbon Dump Cobbler proves that incredible desserts don't have to be complicated. With just five pantry-friendly ingredients and less than an hour from start to finish, you'll have a warm, buttery dessert that's packed with sweet cherry flavor and subtle bourbon richness.

Whether you're serving it after a backyard barbecue, holiday meal, or Sunday dinner, don't be surprised when everyone asks for the recipe. Like my Peach Bourbon Dump Cobbler, this is one of those simple desserts you'll find yourself making again and again.

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