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25-Min Skillet Cherry Cake

Dump cake mix, cherry filling, and butter into a skillet and bake until golden—no slow cooker needed. Serve warm with fresh cherries on top for a viral dessert that takes 25 minutes total.

Total time
25 min
Servings
6
Calories
385
Protein
2g
25-Min Skillet Cherry Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Pour cherry pie filling into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9x9 baking dish.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherries without stirring.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle melted butter all over the cake mix, allowing it to soak in.

  5. Step 5

    Bake until the top is golden brown and crispy, about 18–20 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm topped with fresh cherries.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet or 9x9-inch baking dish
  • oven

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