Name: Dump Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 28 ounces cherry pie filling (, 1 large can ); 15 ounces crushed pineapple (, 1 can ); 18 ounce box yellow cake mix; 12 Tablespoons butter

This easy dump cake can be made 4 different ways and calls for just 4 simple ingredients. Such a classic dessert and the perfect recipe to have in your back pocket!

This is a great pantry recipe that’s literally fail proof. It’s as simple as dumping all of the ingredients into a pan and baking it. It’s one of my go-to desserts to make when I’m in a hurry, as well as cake mix cookies and rice krispie treats.

Dump cakes are one of the easiest desserts to make. Trust me, you NEED this recipe in your back pocket. It’s perfect for when you need a last minute dessert. You only need 4 simple ingredients and the best part is that you can store all the ingredients in the pantry, so you can make it whenever you’re in a pinch. I love to serve this dump cake warm right out of the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. SO good!

Ingredients

Canned fruit: Use 2 cans of any type of fruit, such as pineapples, cherries, peaches, apples or blueberries.
Cake mix: Use your favorite brand of yellow cake mix. White cake mix will also work, although I prefer the flavor of yellow in this recipe.
Butter: You’ll need a stick and a half of butter that’s been thinly sliced into pieces.

How to make a dump cake

FRUIT. Dump 2 cans of fruit into the bottom of a greased 9×13″ pan.
CAKE. Dump the dry cake mix on top of the fruit.
BUTTER. Add thin slices of butter over top of the cake mix.
BAKE. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Variations

There are many different variations for this dump cake recipe. Just use any 2 cans of fruit, like cherry, peach, apple or blueberry.

Cherry: For this specific recipe, I used a can of pineapple and a can of cherries. You could, however, make a simple cherry dump cake and use 2 cans of cherries if your prefer. I like the added sweetness that the pineapple gives it though.
Peach: Use 2 cans of sliced peaches in heavy syrup (undrained). You could also use 1 can sliced peaches and 1 can pineapple if you prefer. Pineapple and peaches taste great together. If you want to add some extra flavor, feel free to add in some brown sugar or cinnamon.
Apple: To make apple dump cake, use 2 cans of apple pie filling. You can add in extra spices too, like cinnamon, nutmeg or apple pie spice. I also like to top with chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts. If you’d rather use fresh apples to make homemade apple pie filling, you can definitely do that. You’ll need about 6 cups chopped apples. If using fresh apples, remember to add sugar to help sweeten the cake (recommend using about 1/2 cup).
Blueberry: Use 2 cans blueberry pie filling or 4 cups fresh blueberries. If using fresh blueberries, add 1/2 cup sugar. For additional flavor, you can mix in shredded coconut, vanilla or cinnamon. It also tastes great topped with sliced nuts, such as pecans or almonds.

Crock pot version

This recipe can also easily be made in the crock pot. You’ll basically follow the same instructions but place the fruit filling in the bottom of the slow cooker instead. Then you’ll dump the cake over top, add the sliced butter and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. I love doing it this way if I need to be using my oven for something else. So simple and easy, just takes a little longer to cook.

Dutch oven dump cake

Want to take this dessert camping? You can easily make it in a dutch oven over the fire as well. For easy clean up, make sure to line with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Dump the fruit filling in the bottom of the dutch oven and then pour the cake mix over top. Gently spread, but don’t mix. Then add sliced butter on top of cake mix. Put lid on dutch oven and cook on hot coals for about 30 minutes. I would recommend continually checking to see how fast the cake is cooking and adjust cooking times depending on your heat.

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Dump Cake

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dump cake

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 354

Author: Jamielyn Nye

This easy dump cake can be made 4 different ways and calls for just 4 simple ingredients. Such a classic dessert and the perfect recipe to have in your back pocket!

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Ingredients

28 ounces cherry pie filling , 1 large can
15 ounces crushed pineapple , 1 can
18 ounce box yellow cake mix
12 Tablespoons butter

Optional: Chopped nuts, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the bottom of a 9x13" pan.
Pour the crushed pineapple into the bottom of the pan. Then top with the cherry pie filling.
Dump the cake mix over the fruit. The slice the butter into thin pieces over the top. Top with nuts if desired.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

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Notes

More variations:

Peach: Use 2 cans undrained sliced peaches in heavy syrup. Or use 1 can sliced peaches and 1 can crushed pineapple.
Apple: Use 2 cans apple pie filling and top with chopped nuts. You can also use homemade apple pie filling if preferred.
Blueberry: Use 2 cans blueberry pie filling or 4 cups fresh blueberries + 1/2 cup sugar.

Crockpot method: Pour the fruit in the bottom of the crockpot. Dump the cake mix on top and add the sliced butter. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Dutch oven method for camping: Line the pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Add the fruit filling, then pour the cake mix on top and then the sliced butter. Cover with lid and cook on hot coals for about 30 minutes.