Minister's Delight Recipe

Craving a ridiculously easy, unbelievably delicious dessert? This Minister's Delight Cherry Dump Cake is ready in under an hour! It's the perfect no-fuss treat for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. Sweet cherry pie filling is topped with a buttery yellow cake batter and baked to golden perfection. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 617.3 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Minister's Delight

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How to Make Minister's Delight

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour one (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine one (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of melted margarine or butter.
  4. Mix until just combined. The mixture will be slightly crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over the cherry pie filling.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. **Optional Crockpot Instructions:** Grease a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the cherry pie filling. Combine cake mix and melted margarine as above, then sprinkle evenly over the filling. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until heated through and topping is set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

147g

Fat

23g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Minister's Delight?

Minister's Delight takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Minister's Delight?

Minister's Delight has approximately 617.3 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Minister's Delight?

The key ingredients for Minister's Delight are Cherry Pie Filling, Yellow Cake Mix, Margarine. See the full list with measurements above.

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