
This 5-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cobbler Is Made Without a Cake Mix
Prep
10 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
This cherry cobbler is my go to dessert when I want something homemade and delicious without the fuss of a cake mix. With just five simple ingredients and barely ten minutes of prep, you can have a warm, comforting dessert baking in your oven in no time. Fresh cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti inflammatory compounds, making this treat a bit better for you than most desserts. The beauty of this recipe is how incredibly affordable it is to make, and the straightforward method means even novice bakers can pull off impressive results. Served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, it's pure comfort on a plate.
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Ingredients
- 1 stick1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, melted(113g) unsalted butter, melted)
- 237 ml1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour(190g) all-purpose flour)
- 237 ml1 1/4 cups (248g) granulated sugar(248g) granulated sugar)
- 237 mlmilk
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 11(21-ounce) can of cherry pie filling)
- 1vanilla ice cream or whipped cream(for serving, optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Put the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it in the preheating oven until melted, about 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Scrape the batter into the now-empty greased baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula if needed.
- 3
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the batter. Leave some spots bare and the edges bare so the cobbler base can rise up around the cherry filling.
- 4
Bake until the edges are golden, 35 to 45 minutes. Scoop onto plates and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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