Dump Cake Recipe
Easy dump cake made with cake mix, fruit filling and butter. Layer everything in a baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly. A quick, classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces cherry pie filling , 1 large can
- 15 ounces crushed pineapple , 1 can
- 18 ounce box yellow cake mix
- 12 Tablespoons butter , cold
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. Then slice the butter into thin pieces (about 24 pieces) over the top. I place 6 rows of butter across the top and 4 down, so it melts evenly. Top with nuts if desired.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Cake mix size: We recommend a 15.25 oz box (most brands). Skip Betty Crocker here, at 13.25 oz it's a bit too small to fully cover the fruit. Pillsbury's Classic line also comes in an 18.25 oz box, which works great. You don't need to hit an exact weight, the mix just needs to blanket the fruit so it bakes up evenly on top.
Crockpot: Add the fruit to the crockpot, top with cake mix and sliced butter. Cook on low 3 to 4 hours or high 2 to 3 hours.
Dutch oven (camping): Line with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Add fruit, then cake mix, then sliced butter. Cover and cook on hot coals about 30 minutes.
Store: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave to enjoy warm.
Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in a 350°F oven until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 421mg, Potassium: 136mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 505IU, Vitamin C: 5.7mg, Calcium: 106mg, Iron: 1.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
