Dump cake recipes are the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving at random hours—trust me, I've been there. This cherry dump cake recipe is a laid-back, fuss-free kind of dessert that comes together faster than your favorite sitcom intro. And if you're anything like me, that's a major win for weeknights and unexpected cravings. We’re talking a can of cherry pie filling, a box of cake mix, and a stick of butter. That’s it. No mixers, no beating, no need to channel your inner pastry chef. You dump, you bake, you eat. It’s honestly one of the laziest, most satisfying ways to end a meal. You can easily mix it up, too. Swap in strawberries and you’ve got yourself one of those strawberry dump cake recipes people love to brag about. Or add a hint of lemon to pull off one of those zesty lemon dump cake recipes without even blinking. It’s like a cake mix dump cake that does all the work for you.