Description
Looking for the easiest holiday dessert that still feels homemade and festive? This *Christmas Dump Cake* is your new go-to! Bursting with sweet cherry and peach pie fillings, creamy dollops of cream cheese, a golden vanilla cake mix topping, and a cinnamon-sugar crumble, this treat is cozy, colorful, and full of cheer. Whether you’re in need of a quick breakfast option, easy dinner dessert, or something to impress at your next holiday gathering, this recipe delivers. It’s a must-have for anyone craving simple, stress-free Christmas baking—truly one of the best food ideas for the season. Perfect for fans of easy recipes, healthy snacks with fruity layers, or anyone exploring new holiday breakfast ideas or dinner ideas with a sweet finish.
Ingredients
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can peach pie filling
6 oz cream cheese, softened
1 box vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spoon cherry pie filling into the dish and spread evenly. Add peach pie filling on top and gently swirl together.
3. Dot softened cream cheese over the fruit mixture.
4. Sprinkle dry vanilla cake mix evenly over the top. Do not stir.
5. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
6. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top.
7. Add holiday sprinkles if using.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before adding, or it won’t melt into the layers properly.
Distribute melted butter evenly to avoid dry spots in the cake mix.
Let the cake cool before serving to help it hold together better when slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas dump cake, holiday dessert, easy recipe, dump cake, festive cake, quick Christmas treat