Easy Irresistible Dump Cake
A simple, comforting dessert made by layering canned fruit filling, boxed cake mix, and melted butter, baked to create a warm, bubbly fruit base with a crispy cake topping. Perfect for cozy moments and quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can (about 21 oz) canned fruit pie filling (cherry, apple, peach, or blueberry)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 225 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: fresh fruit (berries or sliced apples)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread the canned fruit filling evenly across the bottom of the pan. Optionally, mix in fresh fruit or vanilla extract with the filling.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit filling without stirring.
- Slowly pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts or cinnamon over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown and crisp. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
- Let the dump cake cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.
Notes
[‘Do not stir after layering to maintain the classic dump cake texture.’, ‘Use room temperature butter for easier melting and even pouring.’, ‘If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 30 minutes.’, ‘Try different cake mixes like yellow, white, or spice for flavor variations.’, ‘Butter distribution is key for a crispy crust; pour slowly and cover all dry mix.’, ‘Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of a 9x13 inch p
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: dump cake, easy dessert, quick dessert, fruit dessert, cozy dessert, cake mix dessert, buttery crust