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FROM-SCRATCH EASY
This 5-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cobbler Is Made Without a Cake Mix
★★★★★
5.0 (340)|(2 Reviews)Sweet dark cherries bubbling under a golden, buttery drop biscuit crust made from scratch in 5 minutes.
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By Molly Allen (Recipe Developer)•Published April 6, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Molly Allen🔥 280 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Made from scratch using pantry staples.
- Crisp, buttery cobbler crust with juicy bubbling fruit.
FROM-SCRATCH EASY
This 5-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cobbler Is Made Without a Cake Mix
All the speed of a dump cake with zero boxed cake mix: canned sweet dark cherries baked under a quick 5-minute flour, sugar, butter, and buttermilk biscuit batter that turns crispy and golden. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings6 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) dark sweet cherries or cherry pie filling
- 1 cup all-purpose flour & 1/2 cup sugar & 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup melted butter & 1/2 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Directions
1
Pour butter and batter
Pour melted butter into a 2-quart baking dish. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk; pour over butter (do not stir).
2
Spoon cherries on top
Spoon cherries and juices over batter.
3
Bake until golden
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until crust rises to the top and is golden brown.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Don't stir the layers—the batter magically rises through the cherries to form the golden crust.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories280 kcal
Protein3g
Carbs46g
Total Fat10g
Sodium: 140mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
